England Girls will probably be with out injured trio Lauren James, Ella Toone and Lauren Hemp once they face Emma Hayes’ USA facet at Wembley on November 30.
Manchester Metropolis introduced that Hemp had undergone knee surgical procedure on Tuesday, whereas Toone and James are each struggling with calf points.
Chelsea’s Niamh Charles and Aston Villa defender Lucy Parker are additionally sidelined.
Sarina Wiegman has due to this fact handed Manchester Metropolis’s Laura Blindkilde Brown and Leicester Metropolis’s Ruby Mace, each 21, their first senior worldwide call-ups.
In the meantime, Manchester United defender Gabby George, who suffered an ACL damage final 12 months, has returned to the fold for the primary time since November 2022.
The 24-player squad will meet at St George’s Park subsequent week earlier than internet hosting the USA at Wembley later this month and Euro 2025 hosts Switzerland on December 3 at Bramall Lane.
Wiegman: Accidents can result in alternatives
Wiegman was requested about accidents to Hemp and Toone after saying her squad however was unable to supply an replace on their anticipated time frames for a return.
“[Hemp] Not from me. She had surgery and I think she will be okay. It will take a while to get back but I am not worried.”
On Toone, she added: “She is out for a period and that became clear pretty quickly that she wouldn’t be able to be part of this squad.”
Wiegman was fast so as to add that the accidents to key gamers will present gamers like Blindkilde Brown and Mace with a chance to impress, because the England boss known as on them to “compete” for a spot instantly.
“Young players and very talented players,” Wiegman stated after handing the duo their first call-ups. “They have done very well in the U23s and it’s an opportunity to see them in this environment. I hope they start competing straight away.
“It’s a part of soccer. You need the very best gamers in your squad however generally they’re injured. Different gamers then have the chance to step up. We are going to see them again.”
‘Kelly’s situation is a concern’
Chloe Kelly has kept her spot in the squad, despite only starting one game for Manchester City in the WSL this season, but the England boss hinted that this might not have been the case if the previously noted players had not suffered injuries.
“I believe it’s a concern,” Wiegman said when asked if Kelly’s game time at City was a concern. “That’s her scenario, competitors at Manchester Metropolis is excessive.
“We have some injuries up front, like Lauren Hemp and Lauren James. Chloe knows she is not in the best position but she has enough credit to bring her in, related to the whole team and availability.”
England squad in full
Goalkeepers: Mary Earps (PSG), Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Anna Moorhouse (Orlando Delight).
Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Millie Shiny (Chelsea), Jess Carter (Gotham), Alex Greenwood (Manchester Metropolis), Leah Williamson (Arsenal), Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit), Millie Turner (Manchester United), Gabby George (Manchester United), Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United).
Midfielders: Grace Clinton (Manchester United), Fran Kirby (Brighton), Jess Park (Manchester Metropolis), Laura Blindkilde Brown (Manchester Metropolis), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Keira Walsh (Barcelona), Ruby Mace (Leicester).
Forwards: Aggie Beever-Jones (Chelsea), Chloe Kelly (Manchester Metropolis), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Alessia Russo (Arsenal), Jess Naz (Tottenham).
