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Fran Kirby last played for England in their 0-0 draw with the United States in November Brighton forward Fran Kirby has been recalled to the England squad for their upcoming Women's Nations League matches against Belgium next month. The 31-year-old came on as a substitute in the 0-0 draw with the United States in November but missed February's matches through injury. "I'm delighted to see [Kirby] fit and that she is playing, " manager Sarina Wiegman told BBC Sport. "She brings a lot of experience and of course great vision in the game. It's great to have her back. " The Euro 2022 winner - listed as a midfielder in the squad list - is joined by Arsenal forwards Beth Mead and Chloe Kelly, but Tottenham's Jess Naz has not been selected. There is also a first senior call-up for Brighton midfielder Maisie Symonds, 22, who steps up from the under-23 squad, alongside Manchester City goalkeeper Khiara Keating. "[Mead and Kelly bring] quality. What you have seen at Arsenal is that they swap around a bit. They are totally different wing players, " added Wiegman. "I had a conversation with [Naz] and of course she is disappointed. She is working hard to turn around that form. "You know in some moments things go really well but then in others you just have to hope things go well and keep doing the right things. That is what she is doing. "The competition up front is really high. That is good for the players but sometimes it gives players disappointments as well. " England are still without several key players through injury, including Manchester City duo Lauren Hemp and Alex Greenwood, and Bayern Munich midfielder Georgia Stanway. Wiegman's 25-player squad host Belgium at Ashton Gate on Friday, 4 April (20: 00 BST kick-off), before travelling to Leuven on Tuesday, 8 April (19: 30). They began their Women's Nations League campaign with a draw in Portugal before beating world champions Spain 1-0 at Wembley last month. "I would say that what we saw against Spain - that fight, that togetherness, but still being modest - that is what I would like to see against Belgium, " said Wiegman. "That is what the players want to see too. It will be a different challenge because we expect to have the ball more. " Full England squad: Goalkeepers: Mary Earps (Paris St-Germain), Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Khiara Keating (Manchester City), Anna Moorhouse (Orlando Pride). Defenders: Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Jess Carter (Gotham FC), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United), Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit), Lucy Parker (Aston Villa), Millie Turner (Manchester United), Leah Williamson (Arsenal). Midfielders: Grace Clinton (Manchester United), Fran Kirby (Brighton), Jess Park (Manchester City), Maisie Symonds (Brighton), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Keira Walsh (Chelsea). Forwards: Aggie Beever-Jones (Chelsea), Lauren James (Chelsea), Chloe Kelly (Arsenal), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Nikita Parris (Brighton & Hove Albion), Alessia Russo (Arsenal). Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser An exciting start or lots of work needed? Reaction and your thoughts on England under Tuchel Brisbane to build 63, 000-seater stadium for 2032 Games Kirby recalled to Lionesses squad to face Belgium Sue Perkins challenges rising chess stars What was it like to live through the Black Death? A teddy bear row that turned deadly Lily and Miquita answer your questions about gentrification 'England show Tuchel's search for thrills will be no quick fix' 'All the players just went 'ooooh! ' - and he completely blanked me' Video'All the players just went 'ooooh! ' - and he completely blanked me' Is Lawson in danger of being dropped after two races? 'We will get there' - who were winners & losers for Tuchel's England? Blood brothers - bonds and betrayal on a rugby pitch The lost passport that kick-started Wales' epic journey Torvill & Dean hoping to pass mantle to Fear & Gibson 'A return to Scotland's worst of times under Clarke' 'Mc Laren the class of the field but have hard tightrope to walk' 'I am just as scared as the players' - Villa's concerns deepen Six-way photo finish in 60m hurdles as Charlton wins gold. Video Six-way photo finish in 60m hurdles as Charlton wins gold Can Chelsea script perfect ending to Man City mini-series? 'Edwards the only candidate England should consider' 'If Big George hit you, you stayed hit' - Foreman obituary Scotland triumph in thriller against Wales. Video Scotland triumph in thriller against Wales The Rumble in the Jungle, by those who witnessed it Obituary: Eddie Jordan, the flamboyant deal-maker of Formula 1 'Complicated' but 'honest' - Tuchel's path from barman to England boss Texas to Turf Moor - how JJ Watt got 'invested' in Burnley From non-verbal child to top-level talent - how Brooksby embraced autism Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.