The squad will be managed by assistant coach Joel Roberts as Next Gen head coach Marieanne Spacey will be with the England Women’s senior team at the SheBelieves Cup in America.
Roberts said: “These matches are chance for the players to get more international experience against very good opposition, which is important in the development of both the squad and for individual players.
“The camp is a chance for our players to come and make a real statement at international level about what they bring to the team on and off the pitch, and really push on.”
Spacey added: “Joel has worked alongside me since we set up the Next Gen group a year ago and has been fundamental in the group’s development and the continuity will be really important in this camp.”
Sophie Baggaley, Hannah Blundell and Beth Mead have all previously been involved in senior squads.
England U-23 Squad:
Freda Ayisi (Birmingham City), Sophie Baggaley (Birmingham City), Jade Bailey (Chelsea), Molly Bartrip (Reading), Hannah Blundell (Chelsea), Jodie Brett (Bristol City), Jess Carter (Birmingham City), Beth England (Chelsea), Gabby George (Everton), Ashley Hodson (Liverpool), Mel Lawley (Manchester City), Aoife Mannion (Birmingham City), Sarah Mayling (Birmingham City), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Abbey-Leigh Stringer (Birmingham City), Claudia Walker (Everton), Keira Walsh (Manchester City), Megan Walsh (Notts County), Paige Williams (Birmingham City), Leah Williamson (Arsenal)
Source – thefa.com
