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

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

“Among the usual star names was 17-year-old midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson - a relatively unknown talent who plays club football in Portugal”

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

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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.

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She has 44 youth team caps.

Wiegman described Parkinson as a very dynamic attacking midfielder.

“She's a very dynamic attacking midfielder who wants to go forward and is also very aggressive and pretty technical”

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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.