England call Buet for decisive trips
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Article summary
Uncapped midfielder Danielle Buet is the one new call-up in England's squad for the decisive UEFA WOMEN'S EURO 2009™ qualifiers in the Czech Republic and Spain from which two draws would ensure a spot in Finland.
Article top media content
Article body
Buet call
To top Group 1 and qualify automatically for next summer's finals in Finland rather than go into the play-offs, England must avoid defeat in Prague on 28 September and Zamora four days later. Most of Hope Powell's regular selections are available with the exception of midfielder Katie Chapman, who recently gave birth, and in her place comes 19-year-old Chelsea LFC player Buet. A member of the England team that reached the 2007 UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship final, Buet told theFA.com: "I was a bit shocked to be honest. I think the training camps have really helped, and I was recently away with the U23s for the Nordic Tournament, so that could be part of it. I can't wait for the opportunity as it's going to be an incredible experience for me and I'm sure I will learn a lot."
England squad
Goalkeepers: Rachel Brown (Everton LFC), Siobhan Chamberlain (Chelsea LFC), Carly Telford (Leeds Carnegie LFC).
Defenders: Laura Bassett (Birmingham City LFC), Alex Scott (Arsenal LFC), Casey Stoney (Chelsea LFC), Rachel Unitt (Everton LFC), Lindsay Johnson (Everton LFC), Faye White (Arsenal LFC).
Midfielders: Anita Asante (Arsenal LFC), Danielle Buet (Chelsea LFC), Jill Scott (Everton LFC), Kelly Smith (Arsenal LFC), Emily Westwood (Everton LFC), Fara Williams (Everton LFC).
Forwards: Eniola Aluko (Chelsea LFC), Karen Carney (Arsenal LFC), Lianne Sanderson (Arsenal LFC), Sue Smith (Leeds Carnegie LFC), Rachel Yankey (Arsenal LFC), Eniola Aluko (Chelsea LFC).
