Lauren James has been named in England Women’s squad for Euro 2025 as Sarina Wiegman announced her 23-player team for the upcoming tournament.

The Chelsea winger has been sidelined since April with a hamstring injury, and was touch-and-go to make the team for this summer’s competition in Switzerland.

Wiegman had been positive on her rehabilitation when asked during the recent Nations League campaign, and that has been proven true as James is included in her squad.

There is also an inclusion for Arsenal forward Michelle Agyemang, who only made her debut in April. She scored a sensational goal in a 3-2 defeat to Belgium in the Nations League and her work has been rewarded with a maiden international tournament.

However, there is no place for Aston Villa midfielder Missy Bo Kearns, who made her own senior debut against Spain on Tuesday. Brighton’s Nikita Parris also drops out of the squad that featured in the Nations League.

It had already been revealed before the tournament that three players would not be in the squad. Mary Earps and Fran Kirby both announced their international retirements, while Millie Bright withdrew from contention to focus on her health and mental wellbeing.

England’s Euro 2025 squad in full

Goalkeepers: Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Khiara Keating (Man City), Anna Moorehouse (Orlando Pride).

Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Jess Carter (Gotham FC), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Alex Greenwood (Man City), Maya Le Tissier (Man Utd), Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit), Leah Williamson (Arsenal), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal).

Midfielders: Grace Clinton (Man Utd), Jess Park (Man Utd), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Ella Toone (Man Utd), Keira Walsh (Chelsea).

Forwards: Michelle Agyemang (Arsenal), Aggie Beever-Jones (Chelsea), Lauren Hemp (Man City), Lauren James (Chelsea), Chloe Kelly (Man City), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Alessia Russo (Arsenal).

What next for the Lionesses?

All kick-offs UK time (BST)

June 29: Jamaica (H), friendly at King Power Stadium, kick-off 5pm

July 5: France (N), Women’s Euro 2025 group stage, kick-off 8pm

July 9: Netherlands (N), Women’s Euro 2025 group stage, kick-off 5pm

July 13: Wales (N), Women’s Euro 2025 group stage, kick-off 8pm