Chloe Kelly Replaces Injured Beth Mead in England Squad for Nations League Matches
Chloe Kelly has been called up to the England squad as a replacement for the injured Beth Mead ahead of the Lionesses’ Women’s Nations League fixtures this month, reports Football Scores Today.
The 27-year-old forward, who joined Arsenal on loan from Manchester City in January, had previously spoken about wanting to “be happy again” in a social media post after securing her move. Despite making just one Women’s Super League (WSL) start this season, Kelly was not initially named in Sarina Wiegman’s squad last week.
However, she made her return to action on Sunday, featuring in Arsenal’s 5-0 victory over Tottenham at Emirates Stadium, where she produced an impressive display and struck the crossbar.
Mead, who was on the bench for that match, has since withdrawn from the squad due to injury. Meanwhile, defender Lotte Wubben-Moy has also pulled out after missing the north London derby. Arsenal manager Renee Slegers confirmed that Wubben-Moy suffered a minor muscle injury and was set for a scan on Monday.
To replace her, Aston Villa defender Lucy Parker, 26, has been added to Wiegman’s 24-player squad.
The Lionesses reported to St George’s Park on Monday morning before traveling to Portugal for their first match on Friday (19:45 GMT). They will then face world champions Spain at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday, 26 February (20:00 GMT).
Updated England Squad
Goalkeepers:
Mary Earps, Hannah Hampton, Anna Moorhouse
Defenders:
Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Jess Carter, Niamh Charles, Maya Le Tissier, Esme Morgan, Lucy Parker, Millie Turner, Leah Williamson
Midfielders:
Laura Blindkilde-Brown, Grace Clinton, Ruby Mace, Jess Park, Ella Toone, Keira Walsh
Forwards:
Aggie Beever-Jones, Lauren James, Chloe Kelly, Jess Naz, Nikita Parris, Alessia Russo
