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England excited for Arnold Clark Cup

       Sarina Wiegman has named a 24–player England squad to face Canada, Spain and Germany in
       the first staging of the new Arnold Clark Cup. Notable names in the selection include fit-again
       Manchester City duo Ellie Roebuck and Lucy Bronze after they missed out on the last three
       camps while Arsenal’s Leah Williamson also returns after her absence in November.
            However, the Lionesses are without the injured Beth England while Steph Houghton
       continues to works her way back to full fitness.
            The inaugural Arnold Clark Cup on home soil features four nations ranked in the world’s
       top ten and will be vital preparation for England’s UEFA EURO 2022 challenge as the host
       nation this July. The Lionesses will begin with a fixture against Olympic gold medallists Canada
       in Middlesbrough on Thursday 17 February before taking on fast-emerging Spain in Norwich
       three days later on Sunday 20 February. Then, on Wednesday 23 February, they will finish
       against eight-time European champions Germany in Wolverhampton. Each matchday will see
       two fixtures played at each venue, adding to the tournament feel.
            Wiegman said: “I am looking forward to playing against three world class teams. It will
       be the perfect way to begin a big year, and we will get a lot of important information from the
       matches ahead of the Euros.
            “We will play three games in a short period and can rotate lots of players which will help
       us understand more about our squad and the way we want to play. I know the players will be
       excited to test themselves against strong opponents.
            "This tournament can only help us on our way to being ready for the Euros. That is what
       we are all working towards. It will also be special to go to three top stadiums in different parts
       of the country and I am sure the fans will give us great support once again."
            Tickets for all Arnold Clark Cup fixtures are available at www.arnoldclarkcup.com.
                    ENGLAND ARNOLD CLARK CUP SQUAD
                  NAME                         CLUB              CAPS   GOALS
       Mary EARPS                         Manchester Utd          14       0
       Hannah HAMPTON                        Aston Villa           0       0
       Ellie ROEBUCK                      Manchester City          7       0
       Millie BRIGHT                          Chelsea             45       3
       Lucy BRONZE                        Manchester City         83       9
       Jess CARTER                            Chelsea              3       1
       Niamh CHARLES                          Chelsea              2       0
       Rachel DALY                         Houston Dash           43       7
       Alex GREENWOOD                     Manchester City         54       5
       Demi STOKES                        Manchester City         64       1
       Leah WILLIAMSON                        Arsenal             24       2
       Lotte WUBBEN-MOY                       Arsenal              7       0
       Jordan NOBBS                           Arsenal             62       8
       Jill SCOTT                           Aston Villa  *        154     25
       Georgia STANWAY                    Manchester City         26       4
       Keira WALSH                        Manchester City         34       0
       Katie ZELEM                        Manchester Utd           1       0
       Lauren HEMP                        Manchester City         14       4
       Fran KIRBY                             Chelsea             51      14
       Beth MEAD                              Arsenal             32      16
       Nikita PARRIS                          Arsenal             57      15
       Alessia RUSSO                      Manchester Utd           2       3
       Ella TOONE                         Manchester Utd           8       6
       Ellen WHITE                        Manchester City         101     48
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