Chloe Kelly Joins England Squad, Replacing Beth Mead For Nations League Matches

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Chloe Kelly has been called back to the England squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Portugal and Spain. Kelly recently played her first game for Arsenal, on loan from Manchester City, in a 5-0 victory over Tottenham. The 27-year-old replaces Beth Mead, who was an unused substitute in that match.

Lucy Parker from Aston Villa has also joined Sarina Wiegman's team. She replaces Lotte Wubben-Moy, who missed the north London derby due to injury. Arsenal's manager, Renee Slegers, mentioned that Mead is dealing with a calf strain. Meanwhile, Wubben-Moy suffered a muscle injury during the week and needed a scan.

The Lionesses gathered at St. George's Park on Monday before heading to the Algarve for their first Nations League match against Portugal on Friday. Following this, England will face Spain at Wembley on 26 February, echoing the 2023 World Cup final.

The revised England squad includes goalkeepers Mary Earps, Hannah Hampton, and Anna Moorhouse. Defenders Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Jess Carter, Niamh Charles, Maya Le Tissier, Esme Morgan, Lucy Parker, Millie Turner, and Leah Williamson are also part of the team. Midfielders Laura Blindkilde-Brown, Grace Clinton, Ruby Mace, Jess Park, Ella Toone, and Keira Walsh complete the line-up.

The forward line features Aggie Beever-Jones, Lauren James, Chloe Kelly, Jess Naz, Nikita Parris, and Alessia Russo. This selection aims to strengthen England's chances in their upcoming matches.