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Sarina Wiegman’s England call leaves 17-year-old Erica Meg Parkinson ‘speechless’
Lionesses face Spain and Iceland in World Cup qualifiers
TL;DR
- Erica Meg Parkinson, a 17-year-old midfielder, has been called up to the England senior squad for the first time.
- Parkinson plays for Portuguese club Valadares Gaia and has rapidly advanced through England's youth system.
- Her inclusion is partly due to injuries to Ella Toone and Grace Clinton.
- Manager Sarina Wiegman described Parkinson as a dynamic, aggressive, and technical attacking midfielder.
- Parkinson is eligible to play for Singapore, Japan, England, and Portugal.
- She joins recalled players Beth Mead and Alex Greenwood in the squad.
- England will face Spain at Wembley on April 14 and Iceland in Reykjavik on April 18.
- England currently tops their qualifying group on goal difference, ahead of Spain.