Sports31 March, 20261 min read
Sarina Wiegman Names 17-Year-Old Parkinson in England Lionesses for Spain
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Seventeen-year-old Erica Meg Parkinson earns first senior England call-up. She plays for Valadares Gaia in Portugal's top division.
Teenage Call-Up
Wiegman named 17-year-old Parkinson in a 23-player squad. Parkinson plays in Portugal's first division for Valadares Gaia. Wiegman does not expect her to start but looks forward to seeing her.
Injuries Open Door
Toone and Clinton's injuries opened the door for Parkinson. She was born in Singapore to an English father and Japanese mother. She has 44 youth team caps.
Wiegman Praises Play Style
Wiegman described Parkinson as a very dynamic attacking midfielder. 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.
Other Squad Movers
Leah Williamson and Beth Mead were included despite injury. Toone, Beever-Jones, and Clinton missed out. England sit top of their World Cup qualifying group.