England manager Sarina Wiegman has revealed the reasoning behind her decision to hand 17-year-old midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson her first senior international call-up for the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Spain and Iceland. The teenage sensation was reportedly ‘speechless’ upon receiving the news of her historic selection. Wiegman praised Parkinson’s exceptional performances and maturity beyond her years, stating that the young midfielder has demonstrated the quality and composure needed at international level. The call-up makes Parkinson one of the youngest players ever selected for the England women’s senior squad, highlighting the manager’s commitment to developing young talent ahead of the 2026 World Cup campaign.
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