"We called her up because we are a little bit low in depth in midfield with injuries to Ella Toone and Grace Clinton. Erica has gone through the pathway, plays in Portugal, has done well in the under-23s. She is a very dynamic midfielder who likes to go forward, aggressive, technical."
"It's a big step from the 23s and the Portuguese competition to go into the senior level but she gets the chance to show where she stands at our level. She was speechless, but very happy, surprised and excited of course. She's ready to come in."
Erica Meg Parkinson, a 17-year-old midfielder, has been called up to England's senior squad for World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Iceland. She plays for Valadares Gaia in Portugal and has previously participated in the Lionesses pathway. Head coach Sarina Wiegman noted the need for depth in midfield due to injuries. Parkinson has shown promise in the under-23s and is described as a dynamic and aggressive player. The squad also sees the return of Beth Mead and Alex Greenwood, while several players are absent due to injuries.
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