Lionesses squad update: Sophie Baggaley called up, Wubben-Moy withdrawn
All of the latest news and updates from the England women's camps across the October international window
LIONESSES HOMECOMING SERIES DETAILS
11am, Friday 24 October
During today’s MD-1 media conference, Sarina Wiegman has confirmed Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley has joined the Lionesses squad as Hannah Hampton recovers from a small injury that will keep her out of Saturday’s ‘Homecoming Series’ fixture against Brazil.
Wiegman has also confirmed that Lotte Wubben-Moy has withdrawn from the squad after feeling unwell.
Tickets are available for the ‘Homecoming Series’ internationals against Brazil and Australia on 25 and 28 October respectively by clicking here.
1pm, Wednesday 22 October
Jess Naz has been added to the England squad that will face Brazil in Manchester this Saturday and Australia in Derby next Tuesday.
The Tottenham Hotspur forward, who has won six caps, last featured for the Lionesses as a substitute in February’s 1-0 win against Spain at Wembley.
Naz comes in to replace Manchester United’s Jess Park, who has withdrawn from the squad after the midfielder sustained a delayed concussion following Manchester United’s last BWSL fixture.
Park reported to St. George’s Park on Monday as part of the 24-player squad to continue her graded return to play but has experienced some symptoms during this process and has returned to her club to continue her rehabilitation.
Tickets are available for the ‘Homecoming Series’ internationals against Brazil and Australia on 25 and 28 October respectively by clicking here.
12pm, Monday 20 October
Grace Fisk has been called up to the England squad for the ‘Homecoming Series’ internationals against Brazil and Australia.
The Liverpool captain, who was capped across the England pathway but yet to make her senior debut, replaces Katie Reid. The Arsenal defender joins Grace Clinton in withdrawing with a small injury. Both will remain with their clubs for rehabilitation.
The 24-player squad meet at St. George’s Park today. The Lionesses face the South American champions at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday 25 October (5.30pm BST kick-off), before hosting Australia at the home of Derby County on Tuesday 28 October (7pm GMT kick-off). Tickets are available for both fixtures by clicking here.
Meanwhile, Ashanti Akpan and Lexi Lloyd-Smith have been called into the England women's under-23s squad in place of Ruby Mace and Maisie Symonds who have withdrawn with injury.
Emma Coates’ side play Germany away on Thursday 23 October and Portugal at Northampton Town on Monday 27 October in two WU23 European competition fixtures.
And Amy Liddiard and Taylor Warren have been called into the England women's under-19s squad squad for round one of EURO qualifying in Estonia. The duo replace Lily Clark and Sacha Lewis who have withdrawn with injury.