MADRID, 29 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The women’s team of England, current European champion, will play friendly matches against Japan and Norway at the Pinatar Arena, in Murcia, on November 11 and 15, according to the English federation in a statement on Thursday.
Thus, the ‘Lionesses’ choose Spain to close their 2022 commitments and prepare for the next World Cup, which will be played in New Zealand and Australia in 2023. The first of the matches in Spain will be against Japan, on Friday, November 11, while the duel against Norway, who was already rival of the English in the EURO group stage this summer, will be played on Tuesday 15 November.
“I am really pleased that we can continue to prove ourselves against such strong rivals, especially as we are completely focused on our preparation for the 2023 World Cup,” Wiegman said of the news.
“Japan are one of the best teams in Asia and offer a different style of play than what we are used to. Norway had a difficult summer, however they qualified directly for the World Cup and I am confident they will bounce back. They have always proven to be a strong rival, and the players will also be eager to welcome Hege back”, she analyzed about her next two opponents, already qualified for the World Cup, whose final draw will take place next Sunday, October 22 in Auckland.
The coach pointed out that these two meetings will serve to see “where” her squad is, as well as highlighting that the location in Spain is a good decision. “I expect good weather for that time of year, which can help keep the players fresh after an exciting and intense year,” she added.
From Pinatar Arena, they affirmed that the designation of the venue as the venue for these two matches by the FA demonstrates “the organizational capacity of the Pinatarense sports center and helps to enlarge its reputation as a soccer reference at an international level.”
“Pinatar Arena has made a firm commitment since its creation to the importance and development of women’s football, having the privilege of hosting some of the best teams in the world in all categories, such as England, Brazil, Spain, Germany and Canada, among many others,” he concluded. the statement issued from the Murcian sports venue.