Arsenal left-back Taylor Hinds has received her first senior England call-up for friendlies against Brazil and Australia, alongside clubmate Katie Reid and Aston Villa midfielder Lucia Kendall. Hinds, 26, previously represented Jamaica but has now switched allegiance to the Lionesses.
England manager Sarina Wiegman said: 'We have been following Taylor for a long time. She has dual heritage, so she’s eligible for us. We started having conversations and she hasn’t played much, but we are in a new cycle and I want to see talented players in some different positions.'
Hinds posted on Instagram: 'It’s a privilege to have two nationalities, and I’m incredibly proud to represent both. Being called up to represent England is an amazing feeling and opportunity.'
Reid, 19, has impressed for Arsenal after Leah Williamson's knee injury, while Kendall, 21, scored 21 times for Southampton before joining Villa. Only three players from the Euro 2025-winning squad are missing: Williamson, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp, all through injury.
Millie Bright, who missed Euro 2025 and announced her international retirement on the eve of the squad announcement, was praised by Wiegman: 'I’m just really grateful that I’ve been a little part of her journey. I totally respect and understand her decision.'
Lucy Bronze is included after returning from a fractured tibia, and Grace Clinton is also in the squad despite a minor injury. The Lionesses are building towards the 2027 World Cup.
