England women's manager Sarina Wiegman named Erica Meg Parkinson in her 23-player squad on Tuesday. The 17-year-old forward, who plays for FC Zurich in Switzerland, received her first senior call-up following impressive performances at club level. Wiegman stated she likes surprises and noted the technical ability Parkinson offers the team, according to Sky Sports.
The Lionesses are preparing for friendly matches against Italy and the Czech Republic as they build towards future tournament qualification. Parkinson represents the youngest inclusion in the senior setup under Wiegman's tenure. The manager confirmed that the selection process focused on identifying versatile attacking options to supplement the existing squad depth, per The Guardian.
Several regular starters retained their places in the group alongside the teenager. Wiegman indicated that the upcoming training camp provides an opportunity to integrate younger players into the senior environment. No fresh injury concerns were reported following the latest round of domestic league fixtures across Europe, according to official Football Association updates.
