Nineteen Manchester City Women’s players called up for international duty in April

Manchester City will have a total of 19 first-team players representing their nations during the upcoming international break in April.

With the World Cup on the horizon, national teams will turn their attentions to the upcoming tournament and ensuring that they get into their form.

Eight City players could be involved for England at Wembley Stadium on Thursday night when they face Brazil in the first-ever Women’s Finalissima, as the Euro winners face the South American champions.

The Blues’ WSL title hopes were dealt a significant blow on Sunday, as Gareth Taylor’s side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal at Meadow Park – a first defeat in the league since September.

Manchester City will face an important run-in following the international break, with the Blues resuming their hunt for Champions League qualification against Reading on Sunday 23rd April at the Academy Stadium.

The team will also have a Manchester Derby to contend with before the end of the season, against a Manchester United side fighting for the Barclays WSL title.

Ahead of the April international break, here are all of the Manchester City players chosen to represent their countries!

England: Ellie Roebuck, Esme Morgan, Alex Greenwood, Laura Coombs, Chloe Kelly, Lauren Hemp, Jess Park, Sandy MacIver.

Sweden: Filippa Angeldahl.

Norway: Julie Blakstad.

Japan: Yui Hasegawa.

Australia: Alanna Kennedy, Mary Fowler, Hayley Raso.

The Netherlands: Kerstin Casparij.

Venezuela: Deyna Castellanos.

England U21s: Ruby Mace.

England U19s: Khiara Keating, Annie Hutchings.