England squad named for annual Nordic Tournament

Thursday 23 Aug 2018
Aoife Mannion captained the U23s to Nordic glory in 2017

The England Women's U23 squad for the 2018 Nordic Tournament has been named.

Sunderland head coach Melanie Reay, who assisted Phil Neville in one of his early Lionesses camps, will take charge of the team in Sarpsborg, Norway after being released by Sunderland and Gateshead College for the trip.

Ten of the 20 players selected featured in last year’s tournament – where England ran out winners.

Manchester United duo Katie Zelem and Ella Toone are included while Everton boast four representatives.

The Young Lionesses will take on host nation Norway (on Wednesday 29 August), USA (Friday 31 August) and Sweden (Monday 3 September) in the round-robin competition.

Reay said: “Naming the squad has been a privilege with such a talented group of players.

“I’d like to place on record my thanks to Sunderland and Gateshead College for allowing me to take this opportunity.

“We are all really looking forward to heading out to Norway for what is always an exciting and competitive tournament.”

Goalkeepers: Sophie Baggaley (Bristol City), Anna Moorhouse (West Ham United)

Defenders: Georgia Brougham (Everton), Aoife Mannion (Birmingham City), Jemma Purfield (Arizona State University), Millie Turner (Manchester United), Paige Williams (Birmingham City), Ellie Wilson* (London Bees)

Midfielders: Molly Bartrip (Reading), Jodie Brett (Brighton & Hove Albion), Jenna Dear (Valerenga Damer) Carla Humphrey (Bristol City), Abbey-Leigh Stringer (Everton), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Katie Zelem (Manchester United)

Forwards: Hannah Cain (Everton), Olivia Fergusson (Yeovil Town), Natasha Flint (Blackburn Rovers), Sarah Mayling (Birmingham City), Claudia Walker (Everton).

* replaced Jess Carter (Chelsea)

By FA Staff