Teenager Erica Parkinson Gets England Call-Up for World Cup Qualifiers
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17-year-old midfielder Erica Parkinson earns first senior England call-up for World Cup qualifiers vs Spain and Iceland, joining squad with Beth Mead's return.
England takes on world champions Spain at Wembley on April 14, followed by Iceland clash...
Erica Parkinson, a 17-year-old midfielder, has been named in England's squad for the Women's World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Iceland. The teenager, born in Singapore, currently plays for Portuguese club Valadares Gaia.
Parkinson's call-up marks her first senior squad selection under Sarina Wiegman, after impressing in the youth ranks.
Parkinson has been promoted to the England squad by manager Wiegman, having previously been part of the U23 team for matches against Norway and the US last year. Beth Mead, an Arsenal forward, is back in the 23-strong squad after missing recent internationals due to a hairline fracture in her shin.
Manchester City captain Alex Greenwood is back in the England squad after recovering from an injury that kept her out of the Ukraine and Iceland wins.
Meanwhile, Aggie Beever-Jones, Grace Clinton, and Ella Toone won't be part of the squad due to injuries.
Sarina Wiegman has named her squad for the April window! 🙌
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) March 31, 2026
Our @FIFAWWC qualifying journey continues 💪 pic.twitter.com/4F9K3KKnVQ
The Lionesses take on Spain, the world champions, at Wembley on April 14, followed by a trip to Reykjavik to face Iceland four days later. This Spain match will be a rematch of the Euro 2025 final, where England won back-to-back European titles under Wiegman.
Spain and England have a rivalry in women's football, with Spain beating England in the 2023 World Cup final in Sydney. Now, they're facing off again in the World Cup qualifiers, with England looking to bounce back.
The 2027 Women's World Cup finals are set to take place in Brazil from June 24 to July 25. England is currently top of Group A3, alongside Spain, Iceland, and Ukraine, and needs to win the group to secure a spot in the World Cup
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