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England drawn with debutants Northern Ireland, Norway and Austria in the group stage for 2022 Women's Euros, while holders Holland will face world No 2 ranked Sweden

England have been drawn in the same group as Northern Ireland, Norway and Austria for the 2022 Women’s Euros.

The delayed competition will begin on July 6 when hosts England take on Austria at Old Trafford. The Lionesses will then play Norway at The Amex, home of Brighton, and Northern Ireland at Southampton’s St Mary’s Stadium. The top two teams in the group are guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals.

Northern Ireland are making their tournament debut and are the lowest ranked team in the competition. England recently beat Kenny Shiels’ side 4-0 in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley and will face them away from home in April, just three months before they meet in the Euros.