The U.S. was without its injured attacking trio of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson. But there was still plenty of quality among the visitors, who threatened early when Alyssa Thompson's curling shot forced a parry from England goalkeeper Mary Earps.

WEMBLEY – The Camden accent was not out of place but plenty else about Emma Hayes’ homecoming had the potential to unsettle England as they played out a stalemate against the USA.

United States head coach Emma Hayes says her side does not have time to talk politics as the former Chelsea boss returns to England. The United States women’s national team (USWNT) is in its first international window since Donald Trump won a second term in the 2024 United States presidential election on November 5.

Saturday’s friendly match between the England Lionesses and the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) is much anticipated for a number of reasons, but it holds extra significance for Emma Hayes.

The friendly, which will see the top two sides in the FIFA women’s rankings face off, is expected to have more than 83,000 in attendance at Wembley.

England take on the USA as Sarina Weigman faces Emma Hayes in a blockbuster friendly at Wembley. The Lionesses are building towards the defence of the European Championship title next summer but performances will have to improve if England retain their crown.

A capacity crowd is expected when England face the United States at Wembley in one of the biggest international friendly matches in women's soccer.