Toni Duggan returns in England Women squad to face France and Spain
Thursday 13 October 2016 14:02, UK
Mark Sampson has named a 23-player squad for England Women's matches against France and Spain later this month.
Manchester City striker Toni Duggan has been recalled to the squad after helping her club win the league and cup double, while Chelsea midfielder Millie Bright, who made her debut as a substitute in the 2-0 win in Belgium last month, retains her place.
Chelsea's Claire Rafferty has been dropped from the 23, while Eni Aluko and Katie Chapman continue to be overlooked.
The Lionesses host France in Doncaster on Friday, October 21, before travelling to Guadalajara to take on Spain on Tuesday October 25.
The matches mark the start of England's build-up to Euro 2017 in the Netherlands next summer, with the draw for the competition set to take place in Rotterdam on November 8.
Coach Sampson told the Football Assocaiation's official website: "Both France and Spain will be challenging matches for us but these are the type of opportunities this group looks forward to and are an important part of our preparations for next summer.
"We will be working hard over the camp to prepare ourselves as best we can to win both matches while also having one eye on the Euros."
Squad: Karen Bardsley (Manchester City), Laura Bassett (Notts County), Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Manchester City), Karen Carney (Chelsea), Danielle Carter (Arsenal), Siobhan Chamberlain (Liverpool), Isobel Christiansen (Manchester City), Rachel Daly (Houston Dash), Gemma Davison (Chelsea), Toni Duggan (Manchester City), Gilly Flaherty (Chelsea), Steph Houghton (Manchester City), Jade Moore (Notts County), Jordan Nobbs (Arsenal), Nikita Parris (Manchester City), Jo Potter (Notts County), Alex Scott (Arsenal), Jill Scott (Manchester City), Rebecca Spencer (Chelsea), Demi Stokes (Manchester City), Casey Stoney (Arsenal), Fara Williams (Arsenal).
