England women’s national team manager Sarina Wiegman has introduced fresh talent to her squad ahead of pivotal upcoming matches. Forward Keira Barry, currently playing her club football in the United States, has earned her first senior international call-up. She is joined by Chelsea defender Niamh Charles, who returns to the fold after recovering from injury.
These selections follow the withdrawal of forward Freya Godfrey due to a shoulder issue. Barry, originally with the Under-23 setup, steps up to the senior team. The 20-year-old honed her skills in the Manchester United academy and gained experience at Crystal Palace and Sunderland before her recent move to the National Women’s Soccer League. She has made an immediate impact stateside, finding the net in one of her first appearances.
The squad will assemble at the national football centre this week to commence training. The focus is on a high-profile home fixture against the reigning world champions at Wembley Stadium, followed by an away trip to face Iceland just days later. These matches are critical for England’s qualification campaign for the next global tournament.
