City trio included in latest England squad

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Three Manchester City players - Alex Greenwood, Laura Blindkilde Brown, and Lauren Hemp - have been called up to the England women's national team for their upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Spain and Iceland. The Lionesses will host Spain at Wembley before traveling to Iceland as they continue their campaign to reach next summer's major tournament.

Why it matters

The inclusion of the City trio in the England squad reflects the strong performances of the Manchester City women's team in the Barclays Women's Super League, where they remain unbeaten in their last three matches. Greenwood, Blindkilde Brown and Hemp have played key roles in City's push for the league title.

The details

Manchester City's Alex Greenwood, Laura Blindkilde Brown and Lauren Hemp have all received call-ups to the England women's national team for their upcoming World Cup qualifying matches. The Lionesses will host Spain at Wembley on April 14 before traveling to Iceland on April 18. The City players have been instrumental in their club's unbeaten run in the Barclays Women's Super League in March, which included a 0-0 draw with Aston Villa, a 5-2 win over Tottenham, and a 3-0 victory against Manchester United.

• England will host Spain at Wembley on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 PM (UK time).
• England will travel to Iceland on Saturday, April 18 at 5:30 PM (UK time).

What’s next

England will need to earn at least 5 points from their final 3 league matches to clinch the Barclays Women's Super League title.