Barry gets first England call-up as Godfrey injured

Bay FC forward Keira Barry has been called up to the England squad for the first time for the upcoming Women's World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Iceland.

Barry, 20, moved to the United States from Manchester United in January and moves up from England Under-23s.

She replaces London City Lionesses' forward Freya Godfrey, who has withdrawn with a shoulder injury and will remain with her club for treatment.

Chelsea defender Niamh Charles also returns to the squad, which expands from 23 players to 24, following her return from a dislocated shoulder.

Charles, 26, has featured in Chelsea's past three games and was part of the England squad who retained their European title in Switzerland last year.

The 24-player squad will meet at St George's Park on Tuesday before facing Spain on 14 April (19:00 GMT) at Wembley Stadium.

England then take on Iceland in Reykjavik on Saturday, 18 April (17:30 GMT) hoping to maintain their winning start to their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign.

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Q&A

Why was Keira Barry called up to the England squad?

Keira Barry was called up for the first time after Freya Godfrey withdrew with a shoulder injury. Barry, who plays for Bay FC, moves up from England Under-23s to join the senior squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Who did Keira Barry replace in the England squad?

Keira Barry replaced London City Lionesses forward Freya Godfrey. Godfrey has withdrawn because of a shoulder injury and will stay with her club for treatment.

When will England play Spain and Iceland?

England will face Spain on 14 April at Wembley Stadium, with kick-off at 19:00 GMT. They then play Iceland in Reykjavik on Saturday, 18 April at 17:30 GMT.

Why is Niamh Charles back in the England squad?

Niamh Charles has returned after recovering from a dislocated shoulder. The Chelsea defender has already featured in Chelsea's past three games and is back in the 24-player squad.

What is England aiming to do in these World Cup qualifiers?

England are aiming to maintain their winning start to the 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign. The squad will gather at St George's Park before the matches against Spain and Iceland.