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Wiegman bemoans Lionesses selection 'puzzle' amid growing injury woes
- On Feb 17, 2026, Sarina Wiegman named a 25-player squad for the opening 2027 qualifiers, describing the selection as a 'puzzle' amid injury concerns.
- Sarina Wiegman said she was 'puzzled' as injuries to Niamh Charles, Missy Bo Kearns, Ella Toone, and Beth Mead created a selection 'puzzle' and she seeks workarounds.
- Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and forward Lauren James returned after injury, while London City Lionesses defender Poppy Pattinson earned a first senior call-up with Freya Godfrey and Grace Fisk hoping for first caps.
- Wiegman said the larger squad was chosen to cover absences and build options amid injury risk, and she hoped injured players would return soon while confident in the team.
- Next month the reigning European champions face Ukraine in Antalya, Turkey, on March 3 and host Iceland four days later at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground as they start their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign.
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Chelsea’s Lauren James and Hannah Hampton rejoin England’s squad alongside captain Leah Williamson for the first time since Euro 2025.
The team is preparing to face Ukraine and Iceland in 2027 World Cup qualifying. Manchester City’s Alex Greenwood also returns. Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone is sidelined with a hip injury.
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