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Latest England U20 squad named

Lydia Bedford has named a 26-player squad for fixtures against Canada and Japan as preparations are stepped up for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.

The Young Lionesses will travel to Pinatar, Spain, in June for a training camp and two international fixtures. Bedford’s side first face Canada on Wednesday 3 June (17:00 BST) in a preview of their opening World Cup group stage match in Bielsko-Biala, Poland on Saturday 5 September. England will then take on Japan, who are also bound for the World Cup, on Tuesday 9 June (11:00 BST). Both matches will take place at the Murcia Stadium.

The camp marks the first time the WU20s squad has assembled as a full group this season, after players were previously split across the WU23s and WU19s during earlier international windows. Four further camps are scheduled across the summer as the Young Lionesses prepare for their first FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup appearance since 2018.

England have been drawn in Group B for September’s tournament alongside Brazil, Tanzania and Canada.

Lydia Bedford said: “This is the first time we’ve come together as a full WU20s group in our World Cup preparations, so it’s a really exciting stage for us. There’s a lot still to build, and these camps are about starting that process properly as a group. It’s a privilege to be preparing for a World Cup, and there’s a real sense of excitement around what lies ahead. We’re also fortunate to have two very exciting fixtures against Canada and Japan, who will also be at the World Cup, which really helps create that buzz. We want to use every camp to strengthen our connections and build momentum towards September.”

England Under-20 Squad:

Eve Annets Manchester City

Katie Cox Aberdeen, on loan to Chelsea

Kaiya Jota Stanford University

Ria Bose West Ham United

Rachel Maltby Aston Villa

Lucy Newell Manchester United

Chloe Paxton Sunderland

Chloe Sarwie Chelsea

Zara Shaw Liverpool

Mari Ward Bristol City

Cecily Wellesley-Smith Arsenal, on loan to FC Rosengård

Lola Brown Chelsea

May Cruft Rangers

Laila Harbert Arsenal, on loan to Everton

Chloe Hylton Carolina Ascent

Vera Jones Chelsea

Erica Meg Parkinson Valadares Gaia

Lexi Potter Chelsea

Princess Ademiluyi Gotham FC

Ava Baker Birmingham City

Lily Dent Brighton & Hove Albion

Denny Draper Leicester City

Jessie Gale Arsenal

Eva Hendle Chelsea

Vivienne Lia Arsenal, on loan to Hammarby

Lauryn Thompson North Carolina Courage