The England Women’s squad has been named for a 10-day training camp which gets under way at the weekend.
The Lionesses will meet at the national football centre at St. George’s Park before travelling to La Manga in Spain.
The FA have also confirmed that Mo Marleywill remain as interim head coach for this camp, as the process to appoint a new permanent head coach continues.
She has named a 30-player squad with returns for Chelsea duo Gilly Flaherty and Drew Spence, along with Houston Dash’s Rachel Daly. Birmingham City striker Ellen White is back following injury.
In an interesting development, Casey Stoney will join the technical staff for this camp, as a player-to-coach apprentice. Stoney, who is working towards her UEFA A Licence, will take up the role as part of a wider programme that is being developed, which will enable elite players to get more experience coaching with England teams across all age groups.
Marley said: “The camp will give us extra time to do some concentrated work on specific areas we have prioritised.
“After a well-earned break and time off in December players will be ready to push on and prepare for the SheBelieves Cup, a tournament with outstanding teams where we will need to be at our best and everyone will want to be a part of this.
“La Manga is crucial for our preparation and an ideal opportunity for players to compete for selection.”
FA director of women’s football Sue Campbell said: “We are making good progress in the search for the new permanent head coach but it’s crucial that we take our time to make the right appointment before the World Cup qualifiers begin again in April.”
England’s next home game is their 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier against Wales at Southampton’s St. Mary’s Stadium on Friday 6 April (7pm KO).
Tickets are on sale now, with an early bird offer for adult tickets purchased up to 31 January (standard price £10). Children and concessions tickets are just £1 and group booking and Charter Standard discounts apply.
Tickets can be purchased at www.TheFA.com/Tickets or by calling 02381 780 780.
For more information please visit www.TheFA.com/England.
FULL SQUAD FOR LA MANGA CAMP
Goalkeepers: Karen Bardsley (Manchester City), Siobhan Chamberlain (Liverpool), Mary Earps (Reading), Carly Telford (Chelsea)
Defenders: Gemma Bonner (Liverpool), Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Lyon), Jess Carter (Birmingham City), Rachel Daly (Houston Dash), Gilly Flaherty (Chelsea), Gabby George (Everton), Alex Greenwood (Liverpool), Steph Houghton (Manchester City), Demi Stokes (Manchester City)
Midfielders: Isobel Christiansen (Manchester City), Jordan Nobbs (Arsenal), Jo Potter (Reading), Jill Scott (Manchester City), Drew Spence (Chelsea), Keira Walsh (Manchester City), Fara Williams (Reading), Leah Williamson (Arsenal)
Forwards: Karen Carney (Chelsea), Danielle Carter (Arsenal), Toni Duggan (Barcelona), Fran Kirby (Chelsea), Melissa Lawley (Manchester City), Nikita Parris (Manchester City), Jodie Taylor (Melbourne City), Ellen White (Birmingham City)
