How did United's players get on for their countries?
Thirteen Manchester United Women players were enlisted for international duty during the last week, for seven different nations.
And it was a largely positive spell for our travelling contingent, who recorded six wins, five draws and just one defeat across 12 matches.
The leading news line was England (Grace Clinton, Maya Le Tissier, Ella Toone and Millie Turner) securing automatic qualification for Euro 2025, after finishing second in UEFA's Group A3.
Also notable, in the very same group, was a shock first-ever win over European heavyweights France for Republic of Ireland (Aoife Mannion).
But there was plenty more going on beyond that: United players also represented the Netherlands, Norway and Wales in more Euro 2025 qualifying fixtures, while two further Reds were involved in friendlies beyond Europe. Read on for the full scoop...
The leading news line was England (Grace Clinton, Maya Le Tissier, Ella Toone and Millie Turner) securing automatic qualification for Euro 2025, after finishing second in UEFA's Group A3.
Also notable, in the very same group, was a shock first-ever win over European heavyweights France for Republic of Ireland (Aoife Mannion).
But there was plenty more going on beyond that: United players also represented the Netherlands, Norway and Wales in more Euro 2025 qualifying fixtures, while two further Reds were involved in friendlies beyond Europe. Read on for the full scoop...
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ENGLAND
Four Reds were selected in Sarina Wiegman's squad, with Maya Le Tissier first in action.
The defender played the entirety of a comfortable 2-1 victory over Republic of Ireland at Carrow Road, while Grace Clinton, Ella Toone and Millie Turner remained unused substitutes.
Four days later, the Lionesses took to the field in Gothenburg and earned a goalless draw against Sweden, which was enough to secure their automatic qualification place for next summer's Euros in Switzerland.
Toone played 93 minutes, while Le Tissier moved to the bench alongside Clinton and Turner.
Four Reds were selected in Sarina Wiegman's squad, with Maya Le Tissier first in action.
The defender played the entirety of a comfortable 2-1 victory over Republic of Ireland at Carrow Road, while Grace Clinton, Ella Toone and Millie Turner remained unused substitutes.
Four days later, the Lionesses took to the field in Gothenburg and earned a goalless draw against Sweden, which was enough to secure their automatic qualification place for next summer's Euros in Switzerland.
Toone played 93 minutes, while Le Tissier moved to the bench alongside Clinton and Turner.
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Aoife Mannion played a full part in both of the Republic's matches during the international period, beginning with the 2-1 defeat to England which we touched on in the round-up above.
A more pleasing evening followed in Cork on Tuesday, when Mannion and her colleagues ended a run of six straight defeats with a historic first win over France.
Mannion played at right wing-back, with the Irish Independent full of praise for her tenacious contribution: "The Manchester United defender put in a great shift in a less-familiar position," wrote journalist Ben Blake. "While keeping Sandy Baltimore quiet before her substitution at half-time, Mannion also began a couple of Ireland attacks with forward runs."
Aoife Mannion played a full part in both of the Republic's matches during the international period, beginning with the 2-1 defeat to England which we touched on in the round-up above.
A more pleasing evening followed in Cork on Tuesday, when Mannion and her colleagues ended a run of six straight defeats with a historic first win over France.
Mannion played at right wing-back, with the Irish Independent full of praise for her tenacious contribution: "The Manchester United defender put in a great shift in a less-familiar position," wrote journalist Ben Blake. "While keeping Sandy Baltimore quiet before her substitution at half-time, Mannion also began a couple of Ireland attacks with forward runs."
WALES
United Women's three Welsh Reds enjoyed a perfect spell with their national team, recording two handsome victories, and two clean sheets, against Croatia and Kosovo.
Gemma Evans and Hayley Ladd played every minute of both matches, while goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel came into the XI for the second of those victories.
United Women's three Welsh Reds enjoyed a perfect spell with their national team, recording two handsome victories, and two clean sheets, against Croatia and Kosovo.
Gemma Evans and Hayley Ladd played every minute of both matches, while goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel came into the XI for the second of those victories.
The results confirmed Wales as the winners of Group B4 in the qualifying round. They now progress to the play-offs, and will learn their path to Euro 2025 when the draw is made in Nyon on Friday (19 July) at 12:00 BST.
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NORWAY
As the third-placed team in Group A1, Norway also face the play-offs.
Lisa Naalsund was a second-half substitute in their 1-1 away draw in Finland last Friday, and played the full 90 minutes against the Netherlands the following Tuesday (also 1-1). New signing Elisabeth Terland was an unused substitute in both games. Naalsund, Terland and co now wait with bated breath for Friday's draw.
THE NETHERLANDS
Another recent signing, Dominique Janssen, is yet to feature for United Women, but she started both of the Netherlands' recent matches against Italy (0-0) and Norway (see above).
A late goal from Vivanne Miedema – once of Arsenal, and now a Manchester City player – earned the Netherlands the point they needed against the Norwegians, sending them straight into next summer's Euros.
As the third-placed team in Group A1, Norway also face the play-offs.
Lisa Naalsund was a second-half substitute in their 1-1 away draw in Finland last Friday, and played the full 90 minutes against the Netherlands the following Tuesday (also 1-1). New signing Elisabeth Terland was an unused substitute in both games. Naalsund, Terland and co now wait with bated breath for Friday's draw.
THE NETHERLANDS
Another recent signing, Dominique Janssen, is yet to feature for United Women, but she started both of the Netherlands' recent matches against Italy (0-0) and Norway (see above).
A late goal from Vivanne Miedema – once of Arsenal, and now a Manchester City player – earned the Netherlands the point they needed against the Norwegians, sending them straight into next summer's Euros.
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Beyond the fight to qualify for Euro 2025, there were a raft of friendlies played elsewhere in the world.
Beyond the fight to qualify for Euro 2025, there were a raft of friendlies played elsewhere in the world.
United's Jayde Riviere played 78 minutes of Canada's 2-1 win over Australia in Marbella, where former Red Adriana Leon also featured for Bev Priestman's Canadian team.
JAPAN
In Kanazawa, meanwhile, Japan geared up for the forthcoming Olympic Games with a 4-0 triumph against Ghana.
United midfielder Hinata Miyazawa played the first 45 minutes, logging some important minutes ahead of Paris 2024.
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JAPAN
In Kanazawa, meanwhile, Japan geared up for the forthcoming Olympic Games with a 4-0 triumph against Ghana.
United midfielder Hinata Miyazawa played the first 45 minutes, logging some important minutes ahead of Paris 2024.
Keep up to date with all things United Women this summer, including new signings, fixture-release day and more – register here for more information.
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