England Women head coach Sarina Wiegman has included Erica Meg Parkinson of Portuguese side Valadares Gaia in her squad for World Cup qualifiers in April.
Midfielder Parkinson earns her first call-up to the seniors after featuring across the England pathway. Beth Mead returns, whilst Aggie Beever-Jones, Grace Clinton and Ella Toone miss out due to injury.
This April window marks a significant chapter in Lionesses’ history, with England set to play their 499th match against world champions Spain at Wembley on Tuesday 14 April [7pm BST]. It is a highly anticipated first meeting of the sides since the UEFA EURO 2025 final, where the Lionesses secured back-to-back European titles. Tickets remain on sale for this fixture.
The milestone celebrations will continue four days later when England travel to Reykjavik for their 500th game on Saturday 18 April against Iceland [5.30pm BST].
Across both fixtures this landmark moment will be celebrated with a series of special activities and tributes recognising the trailblazers who helped shape the women’s game and paved the way for the current generation.
Wiegman told englandfootball.com: “Last month we started our campaign strongly with two good performances against Ukraine and Iceland, and we want to continue that momentum.
“These upcoming matches against Spain and Iceland are important steps in our qualification journey, and we’re fully focused on performing at our highest level.
“This international window is very special for our team. Marking the 500th game in the Lionesses’ history is something we are all incredibly proud of, and it connects us to every player who has helped build this team over so many years.
“Facing Spain at Wembley in front of our fans will be a fantastic challenge, and travelling to Iceland for such a historic occasion will motivate us even more to be at our best too.”
June will bring the final round of England’s World Cup qualifiers, beginning with the return fixture against Spain on Friday 5 June at Son Moix Stadium in Palma, Mallorca [kick-off TBC].
The Lionesses will then return home for their concluding group-stage qualifier against Ukraine on Tuesday 9 June at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool [8pm BST]. Tickets for this match are still available to order now.
England Squad
Goalkeepers: Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Anna Moorhouse (Orlando Pride), Ellie Roebuck (Aston Villa)
Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Jess Carter (Gotham City), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Taylor Hinds (Arsenal), Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United), Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit), Leah Williamson (Arsenal), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal)
Midfielders: Laura Blindkilde Brown (Manchester City), Lucia Kendall (Aston Villa), Erica Meg Parkinson (Valdares Gaia), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Keira Walsh (Chelsea)
Forwards: Freya Godfrey (London City Lionesses), Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Lauren James (Chelsea), Chloe Kelly (Arsenal), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Jess Park (Manchester United), Alessia Russo (Arsenal)
