Sarina Wiegman announces squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers | OneFootball

Sarina Wiegman has announced her Lionesses squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying fixtures against Ukraine and Iceland.

The England manager is without Ella Toone and Beth Mead due to injury as well as players with long-term issues. However there are players returning, Alex Greenwood, Jess Carter, Liam Williamson, Lauren James, and Hannah Hampton are all back after recovering from their respective injuries.

Lucia Kendall and Taylor Hinds had both been doubts due to fitness but are included although there is no place for Missy Bo Kearns.

London City Lionesses youngster Freya Godfrey remains in the squad and will be hoping for a first senior appearance. Godfrey's teammate Poppy Pattinson has also received her first senior call-up.

England begin their qualification campaign 'away' to Ukraine in Turkey on March 3rd before hosting Iceland on March 7th.

England squad in full:

Goalkeepers: Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Anna Moorhouse (Orlando Pride), Ellie Roebuck (Aston Villa)

Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Jess Carter (Gotham), Grace Fisk (Liverpool), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Taylor Hinds (Arsenal), Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United), Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit), Poppy Pattinson (London City Lionesses), Leah Williamson (Arsenal), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal)

Midfielders: Laura Blindkilde Brown (Manchester City), Grace Clinton (Manchester City), Lucia Kendall (Aston Villa), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Keira Walsh (Chelsea)

Forwards: Aggie Beever-Jones (Chelsea), Freya Godfrey (London City Lionesses), Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Lauren James (Chelsea), Chloe Kelly (Arsenal), Jess Park (Manchester United), Alessia Russo (Arsenal)