England’s February friendly opponents revealed | OneFootball

England will face Austria and Italy in back-to-back friendly fixtures on neutral territory in Spain during the February international window.

The Football Association announced the news via an official press release this afternoon.

The Lionesses will take on Austria on Friday 23 February 2023 before facing Italy on Tuesday 27 February 2023. Both matches will take place at the Estadio Nuevo Mirador in Algeciras, southern Spain.

Speaking following the announcement of the February schedule, England head coach Sarina Wiegman said “This will be our kick-off to get ready for the EURO qualifying campaign beginning in April, so there’s no time to waste in February. Heading to Spain with hopefully warmer weather and great facilities will allow us to maximise every minute together. Playing two games against good opposition in Austria and Italy, should be excellent preparation for another big year ahead.

“They are two good and different opponents who will want to start the year strong too, so it will be important to come together again as a team and use these games to prepare for the qualification matches starting in April.”

England’s Under-23 squad will also join the senior team in Spain. The Young Lionesses will face Spain and The Netherlands in international friendlies.