England Women's Euro 2022 squad: Team line-up, fixtures and more

Steph Houghton has been named in England's provisional squad for this summer's home European Championship.

The Manchester City defender has been in a race to be fit for the tournament, which begins on July 6, after undergoing Achilles surgery in February.

Houghton, whose most recent appearance came for City on January 23, makes an initial 28-player group that is due to be cut down to a final 23 by England manager Sarina Wiegman in the second week of June.

Jordan Nobbs, the Arsenal midfielder, misses out after her season was ended earlier this month by a knee problem, further misfortune for a player who was ruled out of the 2019 World Cup by injury.

Chloe Kelly, the Manchester City winger, is part of the 28, returning to the international set-up after her recent comeback from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Chelsea's Fran Kirby, absent from Wiegman's previous squad due a fatigue-related issue, is back as well, while Jill Scott, who has been on loan at Aston Villa from City, is another included while working on her fitness.

There are also recalls for Lucy Staniforth, the Manchester United midfielder, and Sandy MacIver, the Everton goalkeeper, in a squad captained by Leah Williamson of Arsenal, who was confirmed as captain for the Euros – succeeding Houghton – last month.

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