Erica Meg Parkinson named in England U20 squad for World Cup preparation
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Erica Meg Parkinson, an 18-year-old midfielder with North Carolina Courage, joins England's preparation squad for the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland next month. Coach Lydia Bedford selected Parkinson as part of a 24-player group set to train in Portugal and face the hosts on August 13. England's roster includes notable players from Arsenal and Rangers. This marks England's first appearance at an Under-20 Women's World Cup since 2018. The team is drawn against Brazil, Tanzania, and Canada, with their campaign starting against Canada on September 5.
- •Parkinson is part of a 24-player squad for a training camp in Portugal.
- •England will play a friendly against Portugal on August 13.
- •The World Cup squad announcement is set for August 20.
- •England's last Under-20 World Cup appearance was in 2018.
- •England opens their World Cup campaign against Canada on September 5.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Parkinson gets England-U20s call before World Cup
- 4:03 PMBBC Sport — Parkinson gets England-U20s call before World Cup
"Midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson, 18, has been named in England's preparation squad for the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland next month.
"Midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson, 18, has been named in England's preparation squad for the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland next month.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 4:10 PMParkinson gets England-U20s call before World Cup
Midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson, 18, has been named in England's preparation squad for the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland next month.
- BBC SportAug 5, 2026, 4:03 PMParkinson gets England-U20s call before World Cup
Midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson, 18, has been named in England's preparation squad for the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland next month.
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