Summary
England's women's football manager, Sarina Wiegman, has added 17-year-old Erica Meg Parkinson to the team for upcoming World Cup qualifying matches. Although not expecting her to start, Wiegman wants to see how Parkinson adapts to playing at a higher level.
Key Facts
- Sarina Wiegman, England's manager, selected a 23-player squad for World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Iceland.
- Erica Meg Parkinson, aged 17, has been chosen despite being relatively unknown and plays for Valadares Gaia in Portugal.
- Parkinson has played for England's youth teams, including the Under-23s, and has 44 youth caps.
- Parkinson was born in Singapore to an English father and a Japanese mother, making her eligible to play for several countries.
- Injuries to other players, Ella Toone and Grace Clinton, allowed Parkinson to join the team.
- Wiegman does not expect Parkinson to start but wants her to gain experience and adapt to the senior team's level.
- Parkinson is known for her technical skills, playing as an attacking midfielder.
- Wiegman highlights the importance of giving new players like Parkinson opportunities to grow and learn.
