Overview
- The 23-player England squad announced Tuesday will face Spain at Wembley on April 14 and Iceland in Reykjavik on April 18, which will be the team’s 500th match.
- Erica Meg Parkinson, a 17-year-old midfielder with Portugal’s Valadares Gaia, received her first senior call-up after progressing through England’s youth teams.
- Captain Leah Williamson was selected despite a recent hamstring problem, with Sarina Wiegman saying she expects the defender to be ready if managed carefully.
- Beth Mead returns after missing the March window with a shin injury, while Aggie Beever-Jones, Grace Clinton and Ella Toone were left out due to injuries.
- England lead their group on goal difference over Spain, and only first place secures a direct spot at the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.