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ITV brings viewers live and exclusive coverage of the Lionesses as they return to action for the first time since winning the Euros – this time bidding to secure their place in next year's FIFA Women's World Cup Finals, to be hosted in Australia and New Zealand.
Both FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, firstly away against Austria, followed by their homecoming against Luxembourg, will be shown free to air on ITV, as part of its deal, announced last year, to show England Women's tournament qualifiers and friendlies until the end of the 24/25 season.
Austria v England – Saturday 3rd September (ko 4:30pm – programme starts 4pm, ITV)
Laura Woods presents live action from Stadion Wiener Neustadt of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers between Austria and England.
The England Lionesses currently sit at the top of their qualifying group, having won all eight of their fixtures so far. Austria sit second, five points behind England.
England can clinch their World Cup qualification in the game against Austria and book their spot at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
The match against Austria will be the first time they will walk out as European Champions after claiming their first major championship after beating Germany 2-1 at Wembley Stadium in a nail biting UEFA Women's Euros Final.
Match analysis is from Karen Carney and Ian Wright.
Seb Hutchinson and Lucy Ward will be on commentary and interviews by Katie Shanahan.
England v Luxembourg – Tuesday 6th September (ko 7:30pm – programme starts 7pm, ITV)
Laura Woods presents live action from the BET365 Stadium, in Stoke-on-Trent, of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier between England and Luxembourg.
England Women currently sit at the top of their qualifying group, with Luxembourg in fourth spot. The match against Luxembourg will be the Lionesses first match in England as European Champions.
Match analysis is from Karen Carney and Ian Wright.
Seb Hutchinson and Emma Hayes will be on commentary and interviews by Katie Shanahan.
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