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Jess Simpson and three Man United Women players earn international call-ups

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 7:05 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Jess Simpson and three Man United Women players earn international call-ups

Summary

Four young players from Manchester United Women have received call-ups to England's national teams. Jess Simpson, who scored directly from a corner against Sheffield United, joins the under-23 squad for a match against Norway on October 12. Three others, Evie Mitchell, Lucy Robinson, and Jessica Anderson, are headed to the under-19 squad to face Denmark, Switzerland, and Bosnia & Herzegovina. This recognition follows a successful performance where United finished the Players’ Cup against Durham with a 5-1 victory, highlighting the club's youth development under coach Eva Olid.

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By the Numbers

•Manchester United Women finished the Players’ Cup with six academy graduates on the pitch.
•Jess Simpson scored an 'olimpico' goal in a recent match against Sheffield United.
•The under-23 squad will play Norway on October 12 in York.
•Evie Mitchell, Lucy Robinson, and Jessica Anderson join the under-19 squad.
•United's emphasis on youth development is gaining recognition.

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1One of the reasons Manchester United Women hired Eva Olid was her trust in youth, and this has so far been rewarded.YouthUnited finished the Players’ Cup against Durham yesterday with six academy g...
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