Lauren James has been named in England's squad for this month's Nations League matches against Portugal and Spain, returning to the fold for the first time since last April.

Laura Blindkilde Brown of Manchester City and Leicester’s Ruby Mace have both retained their places after Wiegman handed the two 21-year-olds their senior international debuts in December’s 1-0 win over Switzerland. Ella Toone missed the last camp with injury but is now back fit and returns.

Chloe Kelly is left out of England's squad for the Women's Nations League matches against Portugal and Spain this month.

Forward Lauren James is back in Sarina Wiegman's England squad for Women's Nations League matches in Portugal and at home to Spain after injury had kept the Chelsea player out of international action since April last year.

Chloe Kelly has been excluded from Sarina Wiegman's first squad of 2025 ahead of crucial Nations League fixtures while Nikita Parris earns her first call up since 2022.

The England senior squad for February’s first two UEFA Women’s Nations League games has been announced with Chloe Kelly the most notable absence. The Manchester City forward – on loan at Arsenal for the second half of the season – spoke out last month on social media about her parent club and her unhappiness at not playing.

Kelly has been left out of Sarina Wiegman’s squad for the Nations League games against Portugal and Spain due to a lack of game time.