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Wiegman backs Blindkilde Brown and Mace for injury-hit England
England manager Sarina Wiegman during a training session at Coventry Building Society Arena, October 28, 2024

ENGLAND manager Sarina Wiegman is confident Laura Blindkilde Brown and Ruby Mace can both make the most of first senior call-ups to an injury-hit squad.

Lauren Hemp, who has undergone successful knee surgery, Ella Toone and Lauren James are all unavailable for the friendlies against the United States and Switzerland.

With Chelsea’s Niamh Charles and Aston Villa defender Lucy Parker also sidelined, Wiegman has looked to promote from the under-23s.

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