Sarina Wiegman has praised Beth Mead and Chloe Kelly as they return to the England squad, highlighting their quality and impact.
Mead’s resurgence after injury and Kelly’s strong form for The Gunners add depth to the Lionesses’ attack.
Wiegman emphasised their importance as England prepare for crucial upcoming fixtures.
Mead’s resurgence after injury and Kelly’s strong form for The Gunners add depth to the Lionesses’ attack.
Wiegman emphasised their importance as England prepare for crucial upcoming fixtures.
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00:00Arsenal star Beth Mead has been called back into the Lionesses squad for their upcoming
00:07Nations League doubleheader against Belgium next month.
00:13Mead had to withdraw from the England camp in February due to injury, missing the opening
00:18games of the Nations League against Portugal and Spain.
00:24Now fit again, the 29-year-old returns alongside fellow Arsenal player Chloe Kelly, who was
00:30a late call-up last time after Mead's absence, and Chelsea's Frank Kirby, who also missed
00:37out due to injury.
00:39Another key inclusion is Brighton midfielder Maisie Simmons, who earned her first senior
00:45call-up after impressing at under-23 level.
00:50With key midfielders Georgia Stanway Laura Blinkeld-Brown and Ruby May sidelined, Simmons
00:55has been brought in to provide a much-needed depth in that position.
01:01Mead's return means that Tottenham forward Jess Naz misses out this time around.
01:08England's Nations League campaign began with a draw against Portugal and a win over world
01:13champions Spain, and Serena Wijkman will be looking for more positive results in the
01:20upcoming fixtures.
01:43The Lionesses will host Belgium on the 4th April in Bristol before travelling to Leuven
01:56for the second leg four days later.
02:00With key London-based players like Mead and Kelly in the squad, the Lionesses will be
02:06hoping for a successful doubleheader as they push for further success in the Nations League.