England women's deaf squad named for 2025 World Deaf Futsal Championship

England women’s deaf team head coach Steve Daley has named his squad for the 2025 World Deaf Futsal Championship which will be staged in Italy this summer.

Currently scheduled to run between 14-28 June 2025, the Para Lionesses are looking to build on a bronze place finish at the tournament in 2023 which took place in Brazil.
The 12-player squad can be found below.

The Squad: Danielle Evans, Ellie Betteridge, Emma Brown, Faye Williams, Georgia Jones, Louise Hogan, Lucindha Lawson, Lucy Scholes, Macie White, Maisie O'Shea, Natasha Hamm, Zara Musker

The schedule for the tournament has been confirmed, with England set to play Sweden on Sunday 15 June before taking on Italy on Tuesday 17 June and going head-to-head with Argentina on Thursday 19 June.

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Congrats to the 12 players who have been named in our England Deaf squad for next month’s World Deaf Futsal Championship in Italy.

— Lionesses (@Lionesses) May 7, 2025

Preparations are already underway for the tournament, with the Para Lionesses playing out a 2-2 draw with Spain earlier in March.

“There is no greater honour that representing your country, this is even more special when it happens at a World Cup,” said Daley.

“I have the privilege of working with a special group of players and staff, which is further enhanced with all the support we have from colleagues within the para team and those at the FA.

“We as a group know the importance of wearing the Three Lions and the pride this brings to the nation and we will endeavour to compete, challenge, entertain and succeed in our quest at this major tournament.”