Fran Kirby and Beth Mead have been recalled to England’s squad for his or her upcoming Ladies’s Nations League doubleheader towards Belgium.
The pair missed the final worldwide break in February, by which England drew 1-1 with Portugal earlier than defeating world champions Spain 1-0, by damage.
Kirby, who has scored 5 targets and registered two assists since her transfer to Brighton, has not performed for England since a substitute look towards the USA in December.
Chloe Kelly, who was unnoticed of that preliminary squad earlier than getting known as as much as change Mead, retains her place, as does Nikita Parris, whose call-up final month was her first since November 2022.
There’s additionally a primary senior call-up for Brighton midfielder Maisie Symonds, who has impressed within the Below-23s, with Manchester Metropolis goalkeeper Khiara Keating additionally returning to the squad, regardless of not enjoying frequently for her membership.
Lucy Parker can be within the squad from the beginning, however there is no such thing as a place for Tottenham’s Jess Naz.
Your #Lionesses squad is right here!
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This worldwide break is the ultimate alternative for Sarina Wiegman to see her gamers earlier than choosing her squad for Euro 2025, the place England shall be defending their title.
The Lionesses host Belgium at Ashton Gate on April 4 earlier than travelling to Leuven on April 8 for the return leg.
England at present sit second in Group A3, behind Portugal.
Full England squad: Mary Earps (Paris Saint-Germain), Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Khiara Keating (Manchester Metropolis), Anna Moorhouse (Orlando Delight), Millie Vivid (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Jess Carter (Gotham FC), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United), Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit), Lucy Parker (Aston Villa), Millie Turner (Manchester United), Leah Williamson (Arsenal), Grace Clinton (Manchester United), Fran Kirby (Brighton), Jess Park (Manchester Metropolis), Maisie Symonds (Brighton), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Keira Walsh (Chelsea), Aggie Beever-Jones (Chelsea), Lauren James (Chelsea), Chloe Kelly (Arsenal), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Nikita Parris (Brighton), Alessia Russo (Arsenal).