"Sarina Wiegman has recalled Lauren Hemp and Grace Clinton for England's upcoming friendlies against China and Ghana, but there was no room for Chelsea's Lauren James. Hemp had been out of action for over two months with an ankle injury, but returned for club side Manchester City in their league wins over Everton and Manchester United. Clinton, meanwhile, pulled out of the Lionesses' previous squad last month due to a small injury, but is deemed fit enough to return to Wiegman's ranks for the two matches."
"But James misses out once again, despite making her return for Chelsea during their 6-0 thrashing of St. Polten in the Women's Champions League last week. Gotham FC defender Jess Carter has been given time to recover from the conclusion of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) play-offs, but Esme Morgan is included. There is also a first senior call-up for London City Lionesses' Freya Godfrey, who has impressed for the Women's Super League newcomers in 2025-26."
Sarina Wiegman named a final England squad for November friendlies against China and Ghana that includes recalls for Lauren Hemp and Grace Clinton. Hemp has returned from an ankle injury and resumed club action with Manchester City, while Clinton is fit again after withdrawing last month. Lauren James was omitted despite returning for Chelsea in the Champions League. Jess Carter was allowed extra recovery time after the NWSL play-offs, with Esme Morgan included. Freya Godfrey received her first senior call-up after scoring twice in five league games for London City Lionesses. Several previous call-ups remain and some Euro 2025 winners miss out through injury. Sophie Baggaley is named among the goalkeepers to compete for a spot.
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