Contained in the Lionesses’ Den: England’s new soundtrack and a seafront lodge match for Boyzone – 5 speaking factors as Sarina Wiegman’s aspect return to motion after ache of lacking out on Olympics

The Lionesses are in sunny Marbella for 2 friendlies in opposition to Austria and Italy.

Sarina Wiegman‘s aspect missed out on qualifying for the Nations League finals in December – a setback which additionally value Staff GB a spot on the Paris Olympics – so are utilizing this warm-weather camp as preparation for April’s Euro 2025 qualifiers.

Right here, Mail Sport offers you the low-down on the most recent tales from camp.

JESS JETS IN LATE 

Jess Carter was a late arrival to the England camp, with the Chelsea defender flying in on Wednesday morning.

A eager driver holding a ‘Jess Carter’ signal picked up the 26-year-old at Malaga airport after asking different arrivals in the event that they have been the defender.

Carter performed in Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat by Manchester Metropolis on Friday. It’s unclear why she didn’t fly out with the remainder of the staff on Monday however Wiegman is because of communicate to the media on Thursday morning.

LAYZELL’S BIG BREAK

Carter’s absence was excellent news for younger centre again Naomi Layzell, who was known as as much as practice with the seniors.

Layzell is within the Below-23 squad who even have two fixtures in Marbella however was given the prospect to impress Wiegman in Wednesday’s session. The 19-year-old has excelled for Bristol Metropolis this season and was unfortunate to overlook out on a first-team call-up when Leah Williamson withdrew by way of harm.

SEAFRONT STARS

Marbella has a status for attracting the wealthy and well-known and England’s seafront lodge has seen its fair proportion of movie star visitors.

Former Boyzone member Ronan Keating beforehand hosted a charity golf occasion and live performance there which was attended by actor James Nesbitt and Britain’s Acquired Expertise choose Alesha Dixon.

DUTCH NEIGHBOURS

The Lionesses have loads of nationwide groups for firm. In addition to Austria and Italy, Poland and Switzerland are additionally coaching and enjoying in Marbella. Whereas the Netherlands senior aspect are coaching in Seville forward of their Nations League semi-final with Spain, their Below-23s are in Marbella and can play the Lionesses subsequent week.

Anja van Ginhoven, the Lionesses’ normal supervisor, attended a press convention on the Marbella Soccer Middle which opened town’s ‘Week of Soccer’.

MUSICAL SHAKE-UP

Katie Zelem was the England staff DJ on the World Cup however her absence from this squad has seen a switch-up within the music selections.

Natasha Bedingfield’s Unwritten and Foundations by Kate Nash have been commonly performed in Australia however it was You’ve got Acquired The Love by Florence and the Machine that was heard blaring out on the audio system on Wednesday.