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Katie Robinson gets England call-up

Albion winger in squad for friendlies against Norway and Japan.

By Bruce Talbot • 01 November 2022

By Kyle Hemsley
Katie Robinson has one WSL goal so far this campaign.

Albion midfielder Katie Robinson has received her first England senior call-up.

The 20-year-old has been named in the squad for the friendlies against Norway and Japan in Murcia, Spain on November 11 and 15 respectively.

Robinson has been a regular for the England under-21s during the last two seasons and now her form for Albion in the opening weeks of the season, which included the winning goal in the 2-1 WSL victory over Reading, has been rewarded by Lionesses coach Sarina Wiegman.

Acting women's first-team manager Amy Merricks said, "Everyone at the club is absolutely delighted for Robbo to get her first England call-up. She's had a really strong start to the season and there is so much more to come from her. She's very grounded so she will take this in her stride, but it's a great opportunity for her to work with and learn from the very best."

The friendlies are part of the European champions’ preparations for next summer’s World Cup in New Zealand and Australia.

Wiegman said, “These will again be two good challenging games for us which is just what we want and need at this stage. We will come up against one team in Norway that we know plenty about. However, before then we have a tough match against a Japan, who are bringing a different style of play which is a good preparation for the World Cup. 

“We are hoping the conditions in Spain will help us to maximise our training as every session counts, along with the matches of course, in helping us to be ready for the World Cup. We cannot waste a minute and I am looking forward to getting back on the grass. We have some new players to look at as we know we have so much competition for places coming through.”

Former Albion defender Maya Le Tissier, who joined Manchester United in the summer after making more than 50 WSL appearances for the club, is also called-up for the first time.