England Given Safety Assurances for Turkey Match

Manager Sarina Wiegman confirmed the Lionesses have received assurances from authorities that it is safe to play in Antalya at 17:00 GMT on Tuesday. The match is being held in Turkey because Ukraine are unable to play in their home country due to the war with Russia.

'The reason we're here is not nice,' Wiegman said, expressing sadness about Ukraine's situation. 'We hope this game unites a bit. It's a chance for Ukraine to show themselves to the world in another way where hopefully football unites and brings some joy.' Some fans and media outlets have already chosen to withdraw from attending the match following recent Middle East tensions.