Liverpool's Missy Bo Kearns and Everton's Aggie Beever-Jones have been named in the England Women's Under-23s squad ahead of the upcoming international break.
Mo Marley's side are slated to take on Belgium at Prenton Park on February 20, with the U23s having played out a goalless draw with Italy in their last outing before Christmas. Both Kearns and Beever-Jones made the trip to the Stadio Tre Fontane and have been in impressive form for their respective clubs since the WSL's return in January.
Beever-Jones notched her first league goal for Everton in the Blues' 3-0 victory over West Ham last month while Kearns' strike helped Liverpool to a 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Reading. The pair will also be part of the squad for the U23s' behind-closed-doors meeting with Spain at St George’s Park on February 16.
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Meanwhile, Liverpool duo Hannah Silcock and Faye Kirby have been called up to the Under-19s squad, with Emma Coates' side set to play two warm-up internationals against Germany and Switzerland ahead of the resumption of the UEFA EURO qualifiers in April.
Both players have impressed throughout the Reds' Continental League Cup campaign, with goalkeeper Kirby pulling off a string of superb saves in January's clash with West Ham.
Reflecting on the importance of providing young players with opportunities on the international stage, the FA's Women’s technical director, Kay Cossington, said: “Last year was a special one for England teams and we start this year hoping for even more progress across our age- groups.
“Being involved in international football at development team level gives young players the honour of representing England but also the chance to get valuable experiences. As well as supporting our ambitions with England teams towards the seniors, it is about preparing them for their future careers on and off the pitch."
Earlier this week, Sarina Wiegman - manager of the England Women's senior side - named a 26-player squad for the Arnold Clark Cup; a triple-header of games against Italy, Belgium and Korea Republic. Everton's Jess Park and Emily Ramsey were among those to receive a call up while fellow Blues star Gabby George was a notable omission from the roster.
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