England's October camp includes international friendlies against Germany and South Africa; the last time the Lionesses faced Germany was the Euro 2022 final; Sarina Wiegman has named a 25-player squad, including Aston Villa's Lucy Parker and Orlando Pride goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse
Tuesday 15 October 2024 12:15, UK
Aston Villa defender Lucy Parker has earned a Lionesses recall as Lauren James and Lotte Wubben-Moy both return for international friendly fixtures against Germany and South Africa later this month.
Sarina Wiegman's 25-player squad also includes Chelsea's Aggie Beever-Jones and Tottenham's Jessica Naz, who remain after first joining the senior squad in the summer.
Orlando Pride goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse retains her place as her record-breaking NWSL season continues in the US, meaning Manchester City's Khiara Keating misses out.
The Lionesses play Germany on October 25 at Wembley Stadium - in a repeat of the Euro 2022 final, which was decided by an extra-time Chloe Kelly strike - before taking on South Africa in Coventry on October 29.
Goalkeepers: Mary Earps (PSG), Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Anna Moorhouse (Orlando Pride).
Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Millie Bright (Chelsea), Jess Carter (Gotham), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United), Lucy Parker (Aston Villa), Leah Williamson (Arsenal), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal), Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit).
Midfielders: Grace Clinton (Manchester United), Fran Kirby (Brighton), Jess Park (Manchester City), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Keira Walsh (Barcelona).
Forwards: Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Lauren James (Chelsea), Aggie Beever-Jones (Chelsea), Chloe Kelly (Manchester City), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Alessia Russo (Arsenal), Jess Naz (Tottenham).
Following the announcement, Wiegman confirmed that PSG's Mary Earps will continue to be first choice in goal while Chloe Kelly's lack of minutes did not put her position in the Lionesses squad at risk.
"You bring this message as if she isn't a starting player," Wiegman said when questioned about Earps' role "But she is. She is the starting goalkeeper but there is competition there.
"Moving to France which is a new situation...it isn't the start she hoped for, but we know what she brings for us. We also know there is huge competition with Hannah [Hampton]."
On Kelly, she added: "She [Kelly] is in a hard position, but City are in a very good one. They stepped up in the quality and the start of the season.
"There is huge competition, and it is the highest level. She is not getting the minutes we hope for, but she built credits with us, she wasn't a doubt."
Ahead of the clashes against Germany and South Africa, Wiegman outlined how "excited" she is for her side to face different types of opponents in the next two international breaks.
She said: "Of course it is nice to bring in 25 players. We can play very good games - Germany, USA, South Africa and Switzerland.
"The challenge is good. We can see how they relate to each other in this environment and try out some things in the game. I'm excited.
"I'm excited for that and we picked our opponents too, so we play different styles, which is exciting. We must be at a top level to win those games."
