Manchester United forward Alessia Russo has been included in England's squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Northern Ireland and Latvia later this month.
Russo, who made her sole appearance for the Lionesses to date in March 2020, returns to the squad as part of a 24-player group selected by Sarina Wiegman.
United captain Katie Zelem and Aston Villa goalkeeper Hannah Hampton are the two uncapped players in the squad.
While the fit-again Keira Walsh is back after missing last month's 8-0 win over North Macedonia and 10-0 victory against Luxembourg, there is no place in the squad for Jordan Nobbs, who has also recovered from an injury.
England were skippered for the two games in September by Leah Williamson in the absence of the injured Steph Houghton, who remains sidelined along with the likes of Lucy Bronze and Ellie Roebuck.
England face Northern Ireland at Wembley - their first competitive match at the stadium - on October 23 before taking on Latvia away three days later.
Wiegman said: 'After a wonderful start to our World Cup qualifying campaign last month, we are incredibly excited to play our first competitive fixture at Wembley Stadium.
'The incredible atmosphere our supporters generated at St Mary's Stadium for our match against North Macedonia gave our players and staff a tremendous lift, so the prospect of playing in front of thousands of fans at our national stadium later this month will be a special moment.
'Northern Ireland have made strong progress in recent years, qualifying earlier this year for the 2022 home UEFA Women's Euros. On top of that, their recent 4-0 victory over Latvia shows the strength of their team and their determination to qualify for the World Cup.
'I can't wait to get back together with our squad this weekend. Every player showed great ability and the collective positivity and ambition within the group was fantastic to see.
'We do still have one or two injuries to key players to contend with, but the depth in our squad is very strong. We hope to give our supporters more reasons to celebrate this month as we continue our progress towards qualification.'
Andy_Mac
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He hates them because he probably finds his crush loves girls😂😂
That could be true 😹😹😹
Gunners4ever❤
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He hates them because he probably finds his crush loves girls😂😂
Lol😂😂
lord_henry-14
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hohoho process. Nice joke. so ur a lgbt.
i am not but hey your móm must be from lgbt
lord_henry-14
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so why should they compete against women. if they are between man and women tell them to compete against men . coz when they compete against the real women they win and I am gutted to watch this. coz they are stronger than women and real women are no longer motivated to compete.
That's a stûpid argument.There is a big difference between a trans and lesbian's.Lesbian are women's who like there own séx.Lesbian's are normal women.They have female reproductive system,breàst,long hair, periods etc.Your definition of real women is little less.Plzz elaborate who are real women according to you?
Andy_Mac
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coz lgbt should not be allowed to compete against women. they should compete lgbt against lgbt. hope u understand princess
If you're talking specifically about transgenders, then I agree with you, but I would disagree about gays and lesbians.
rehaekorty
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He hates them because he probably finds his crush loves girls😂😂
hohoho process. Nice joke. so ur a lgbt.
rehaekorty
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lol Why you hate them???I don't support lgb too but I do have sympathy for Trans people.They don't want to be like that.It's just the way they born and they do deserves respect.
so why should they compete against women. if they are between man and women tell them to compete against men . coz when they compete against the real women they win and I am gutted to watch this. coz they are stronger than women and real women are no longer motivated to compete.
lord_henry-14
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So what?
He hates them because he probably finds his crush loves girls😂😂
lord_henry-14
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the Princess is angry? I hate lgbt
lol Why you hate them???I don't support lgb too but I do have sympathy for Trans people.They don't want to be like that.It's just the way they born and they do deserves respect.
rehaekorty
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Who are you to question their lifestyle? Oh wait, you're a visitor. How can you possibly know a thing or even have any good values anyway? Goodbye[byebye]
the Princess is angry? I hate lgbt
rehaekorty
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What's the issue if they are also accepted and given equal opportunities to play? Being a member of LGBT community is their choice just like it's your choice to remain straight or follow any religion, political party, football club, music band, etc. You may not agree or like their choices but why do you feel so entitled that you must have more privileges than them? Why can't you simply live your own life in peace? Why can't you just leave them alone and enjoy your own life? Why is it a problem for you if they are also give equal opportunities to play competitive football? I don't understand what's your problem mate. And why must you assume that any random person questioning your comment must be a member of the LGBT community? What makes you think that a perfectly straight person can't condemn your views? Answer me these questions now.
coz lgbt should not be allowed to compete against women. they should compete lgbt against lgbt. hope u understand princess
Andy_Mac
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so ask ur momma if the lgbt should be allowed to compete in real women football or should the lgbt compete in their own league. anyway I am gutted to see lgbt completely against the nature. May be u are one of them thats why you are offended. either you are a man or a woman that's it.
What's the issue if they are also accepted and given equal opportunities to play? Being a member of LGBT community is their choice just like it's your choice to remain straight or follow any religion, political party, football club, music band, etc. You may not agree or like their choices but why do you feel so entitled that you must have more privileges than them? Why can't you simply live your own life in peace? Why can't you just leave them alone and enjoy your own life? Why is it a problem for you if they are also give equal opportunities to play competitive football? I don't understand what's your problem mate. And why must you assume that any random person questioning your comment must be a member of the LGBT community? What makes you think that a perfectly straight person can't condemn your views? Answer me these questions now.
Gunners4ever❤
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Your hatred for visitors is hilarious [Crylaugh] But anyways, jokes apart, I don't know why the existence of people with different choices and lifestyles bothers these people so much. Can't we all just focus on ourselves?
For real.. I hate visitors more than I hate Ca$hley Cole
Andy_Mac
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Who are you to question their lifestyle? Oh wait, you're a visitor. How can you possibly know a thing or even have any good values anyway? Goodbye[byebye]
Your hatred for visitors is hilarious [Crylaugh] But anyways, jokes apart, I don't know why the existence of people with different choices and lifestyles bothers these people so much. Can't we all just focus on ourselves?
Gunners4ever❤
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so ask ur momma if the lgbt should be allowed to compete in real women football or should the lgbt compete in their own league. anyway I am gutted to see lgbt completely against the nature. May be u are one of them thats why you are offended. either you are a man or a woman that's it.
Who are you to question their lifestyle? Oh wait, you're a visitor. How can you possibly know a thing or even have any good values anyway? Goodbye[byebye]
rehaekorty
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So what?
so ask ur momma if the lgbt should be allowed to compete in real women football or should the lgbt compete in their own league. anyway I am gutted to see lgbt completely against the nature. May be u are one of them thats why you are offended. either you are a man or a woman that's it.
Gunners4ever❤
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women football is full of lesbians and transgenders.
So what?
Gunners4ever❤
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its great that womens football is growing,but i think both shouldd be categorised diffrently...most of the football fans love Mens football,so i would like to see an option to turn off womens football articles.....or a separate option for womens football article...
AF don't post much articles about women's football anyway. You can see more articles about women's football on OneFootball than on AF. In fact you can also check the scores of some women's football competitions on OneFootball, which is not available on AF.
thecool
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🙏🙏🙏🙏
rehaekorty
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women football is full of lesbians and transgenders.
wizluvawak4u
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All united player would ave been call to national teams if not been coach and managed by ole which ave no good coach tactics
Game_analyser
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its great that womens football is growing,but i think both shouldd be categorised diffrently...most of the football fans love Mens football,so i would like to see an option to turn off womens football articles.....or a separate option for womens football article...