Smith return boosts England
Friday, October 15, 2004
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New Jersey Wildcats striker Kelly Smith is to return to the England set-up for a training camp later this month.
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Championship hosts
The 25-year-old, who has represented her country since the age of 16, is one of 28 players who will convene at the Lilleshall National Sports Centre on Sunday 24 October. Coach Hope Powell has called the five-day camp as a part of England's preparation for hosting the UEFA European Women's Championship next June.
Westwood included
Several young players who made their debuts during last month's two victories in the Netherlands retain their places, while there is a first call-up for Wolverhampton Wanderers LFC midfield player Emily Westwood - the only player in the squad not on the books of a top-flight team.
Goalkeepers return
Goalkeepers Rachel Brown and Karen Bardsley - recovering from a torn cruciate ligament and a broken leg respectively - return for the first time this year, while Sammy Britton of Everton LFC is also recalled having overcome a cruciate injury. However, the Arsenal LFC contingent will not be in attendance due to their involvement in the UEFA Women's Cup quarter-finals.
England squad
Brown, Hall, Wayne, Bardsley, Chamberlain; Unitt, Stoney, Yorston, Johnson, Bassett; Williams, McArthur, Exley, Chapman, Moore, Yankey, Smith, Handley, Britton, McDougall, Potter, Scott, Westwood; Smith, Aluko, Walker, Barr, Maggs.
For regular European Women's Championship updates from the host country click on thefa.com.