Lucy Staniforth and Lauren Bruton receive maiden England call-ups

Wednesday 06 Jun 2018
Lucy Staniforth has received her first official senior call-up

Isobel Christiansen and Jordan Nobbs have withdrawn from the England squad due to minor thigh and foot injuries respectively.

Both players will return to their clubs and play no part in the FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier against Russia on Friday (5pm BST).

Russia v England
  • 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup
  • Group 1 qualifier
  • 5pm BST, Friday 8 June
  • Sapsan Arena, Moscow
  • Live on BBC Red Button and BBC Online
Lauren Bruton (Reading) and Lucy Staniforth (Sunderland) will now join Phil Neville’s 20-player squad for the trip to Moscow – their first senior call-ups.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Karen Bardsley (Manchester City), Mary Earps (Reading), Carly Telford (Chelsea)

Defenders: Hannah Blundell (Chelsea), Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Lyon), Rachel Daly (Houston Dash), Abbie McManus (Manchester City), Leah Williamson* (Arsenal)

Midfielders: Lauren Bruton** (Reading), Fran Kirby (Chelsea), Jill Scott (Manchester City), Lucy Staniforth*** (Sunderland), Keira Walsh (Manchester City)

Forwards: Toni Duggan (Barcelona), Melissa Lawley (Manchester City), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Nikita Parris (Manchester City), Jodie Taylor (Seattle Reign), Ellen White (Birmingham City).

* replaced Steph Houghton (Manchester City)
** replaced Isobel Christiansen (Manchester City)
*** replaced Jordan Nobbs (Arsenal)

By FA Staff