Beth Mead Returns to England Squad, Boosting Hopes for Women's Nations League
Former first-choice goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck dropped as England faces crucial matches against the Netherlands and Scotland.
- Beth Mead, the Arsenal forward and Euro 2022 Golden Boot winner, has been named in the England squad for the first time in a year following her return from a serious knee injury.
- Mead's return is seen as a significant boost for England's Women's Nations League matches against the Netherlands and Scotland in December.
- Former first-choice goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck has been dropped from the squad, with Manchester City's 19-year-old Khiara Keating taking her place.
- England is currently third in their Nations League group and must win both upcoming matches to top their group and secure qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- Sarina Wiegman, England's manager, emphasized the importance of these fixtures and opted for experience over experimentation in her squad selection.