Tottenham’s Naz replaces Park in England squad

Tottenham’s Naz replaces Park in England squad

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Jess Naz, a Tottenham player, has been selected for England’s friendlies against Brazil and Australia following Jess Park’s withdrew due to injury.

Park, 24, opted to leave after Manchester United won 4-1 at Everton in the Women’s Super League on October 12 after suffering a delayed concussion.

Park will continue her rehabilitation with United, according to the Football Association, who stated that she “experienced some symptoms” during the graded return-to-play assessment.

Naz, 25, won six caps for the Lionesses last time they won 1-0 over Spain in February.

Grace Clinton from Manchester City’s Grace Clinton and Katie Reid from Arsenal are the other players to leave this week.

England travel to Derby’s Pride Park on Tuesday and Brazil travels to Brazil’s Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

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Source: BBC

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