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Teen Star Erica Parkinson Joins England Squad for Qualifiers

3/31/2026

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Sarina Wiegman, England manager, has named 17-year-old Erica Meg Parkinson in her squad for World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Iceland.
Parkinson was born in Singapore and plays for Valadares Gaia in Portugal.
Parkinson has reached the UEFA Women's U17 Championships final.
Injuries to Ella Toone and Grace Clinton prompted the call-up.
The Lionesses will face Spain at Wembley on April 14 and Iceland four days later.

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Sarina Wiegman, England manager, has named 17-year-old Erica Meg Parkinson in her squad for World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Iceland.
Parkinson was born in Singapore and plays for Valadares Gaia in Portugal.
Parkinson has reached the UEFA Women's U17 Championships final.
Injuries to Ella Toone and Grace Clinton prompted the call-up.
The Lionesses will face Spain at Wembley on April 14 and Iceland four days later.