England Women's Under-21 coach Brent Hills has named an 18-strong squad.
Hills names squad
Wednesday, 03 May 2006.
England's U21s take on Sweden on Saturday afternoon at the Vimarvallen Stadium in Vimmerby, as they build-up for this year's Nordic Cup campaign.
Brent Hills and Assistant Coach Mo Marley (pictured) have named a mix of experienced players and up-and-coming talent from the U19 side, as Brent told TheFA.com that as many players will be given game time, if they prove their worth this week in training.
"This game is a good chance for players like Siobhan Chamberlain and Laura Bassett to keep sharp ahead of the Senior game against Hungary next week" said Brent, "and for some of the younger players to impress me ahead of the games against Sweden, Germany and Finland between 16-20 July.
"The players in this squad will have the chance to play their way into Nordic Cup contention, and also use this test against one of the top nations in Europe to mark their own individual progress this season."
One player who is new to the squad is Barnet striker Stacey Sowden, but her call-up is well-merited, according to Brent. "Stacey has been instrumental in helping Barnet regain promotion to The FA Women's Premier League Southern Division next season.
"I have watched her, as have two of our scouts on a number of occasions this season, and with six teams involved in National League fixtures this weekend, she has earned her chance to come into the squad, gain some valuable experience of the international game, and show myself and Mo what she can do."
England Women's Under-21 squad v Sweden
| Player |
Club |
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| Siobhan Chamberlain |
Bristol Academy |
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| Nicola Hobbs |
Lincoln City |
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| Rachel Axon |
AFC Wimbledon |
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| Laura Bassett |
Birmingham City |
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| Carla Cantrell |
Doncaster Rovers Belles |
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| Michelle Hickmott |
Charlton Athletic |
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| Sophie Clough |
Leeds United |
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| Shelley Cox |
Bristol Academy |
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| Katie Holtham |
Bristol Academy |
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| Corinne Yorston |
Bristol Academy |
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| Kimberley Dixson |
Charlton Athletic |
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| Nicole Emmanuel |
Leeds United |
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| Bonnie Horwood |
Fulham |
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| Amy Kane |
Everton |
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| Lynda Shepherd |
Blackburn Rovers |
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| Stacey Sowden |
Barnet |
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| Sarah Snare |
Charlton Athletic |
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| Jodie Taylor |
Oregon State University, USA |
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TheFA.com will bring you news of how the team fared on Monday morning.