Sarina Wiegman Names 17-Year-Old Parkinson in England Lionesses for Spain

Wiegman named 17-year-old Parkinson in a 23-player squad.

“- Published England manager Sarina Wiegman said she "likes surprises" as she named a 23-player squad to face Spain and Iceland in April's Women's World Cup qualifiers”

BBC

Parkinson plays in Portugal's first division for Valadares Gaia.

BBC

Wiegman does not expect her to start but looks forward to seeing her.

Toone and Clinton's injuries opened the door for Parkinson.

She was born in Singapore to an English father and Japanese mother.

Daily Mail

She has 44 youth team caps.

Wiegman described Parkinson as a very dynamic attacking midfielder.

“England have handed a surprise call-up to 17-year-old Erica Meg Parkinson ahead of their Women's World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Iceland, while Leah Williamson is also included despite being recently sidelined with a hamstring injury”

ESPN

The call-up represents a big step from under-23 to senior level.

Wiegman said, I think she's ready to come and be part of it.

Leah Williamson and Beth Mead were included despite injury.

Toone, Beever-Jones, and Clinton missed out.

Goal

England sit top of their World Cup qualifying group.