Beth Mead and Fran Kirby Return as England Names Squad for Belgium Matches
Sarina Wiegman announces 25-player Nations League squad with debut call-up for Maisie Symonds and ongoing injury absences for key players.
- Beth Mead and Fran Kirby return to the England squad after recovering from injuries, boosting the team ahead of April's Nations League matches against Belgium.
- Brighton's Maisie Symonds receives her first senior call-up, replacing injured midfielders Laura Blindkilde Brown and Ruby Mace.
- England will face Belgium twice, hosting them in Bristol on April 4 and traveling to Leuven on April 8, as they aim to strengthen their position in Group A3.
- Key players Alex Greenwood, Lauren Hemp, and Georgia Stanway remain sidelined due to injuries, continuing to challenge squad depth and strategy.
- England, tied with Portugal at the top of Group A3, seeks back-to-back wins to maintain momentum and enhance their Nations League finals qualification hopes.