Lauren Hemp and Alex Greenwood from Manchester City Women have been recalled to the England squad for upcoming Nations League matches against Portugal and Spain. Hemp, who has been recovering from a knee injury, last represented England in October, while Greenwood also faced injury issues after her previous appearance in a match against Germany. Alongside them in the squad are Khiara Keating and Jess Park. The matches have sparked criticism due to their timing just before the Euros in July, where England will compete against France, Wales, and the Netherlands in the group stage.
Hemp missed five months of the WSL campaign and last played for England in October and sustained a knee injury the following month.
The matches have received criticism due to their proximity to the start of the Euros at the beginning of July.
The Three Lions face France, Wales and The Netherlands in the group stage, with their first match against the French taking place on Saturday 5th July.
Hemp and Greenwood's recall highlights the ongoing recovery phases of players in professional football just ahead of a major tournament.
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