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Beth Lindop

Everton's Jess Park called up to England squad in place of Chelsea star

Everton forward Jess Park has been called up to Sarina Wiegman's England squad in place of Cheslea star Fran Kirby.

The 21-year-old, who is on loan from Manchester City, has been a standout performer for the Blues this season and has featured in all six of their Women's Super League games. Her instant impact on Merseyside saw her earn her first senior international call up in September, just days after her goal helped Everton to an emphatic win against Liverpool in front of a record crowd at Anfield.

Park joined up with England ahead of their October clashes with the USA and the Czech Republic, however the attacker remained an unused substitute in both games. Earlier this week, Wiegman announced her 25-player squad for the Lionesses' upcoming fixtures against Japan and Norway, but Park was initially omitted from the squad, with Manchester United' s Maya Le Tissier and Brighton forward Katie Robinson instead handed their first call-ups.

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