Robinson eyes return to England senior squad

Katie Robinson (second in from the left) next to Rachel Daly with England

Aston Villa forward Katie Robinson is eyeing a return to England's senior squad and is looking to team-mate Rachel Daly for inspiration to get there.

The 22-year-old was the youngest member of Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses squad who reached the Women’s World Cup final in 2023.

But she struggled for form in her final months at Brighton and fell out of the England squad.

Now, following a summer switch to Villa, Robinson's confidence has returned and she has been selected for England's under-23s squad this month.

"It’s definitely been a journey but these highs and lows are all part of it. Hopefully I can get back in the senior [squad] and I’ll be working hard to try to do that," said Robinson.

"In the summer I really tried to find the right club for me to develop and improve. I’m looking forward to hopefully putting in some good performances.

"I’ve been in this [England under-23s] group a good few years now. It’s exciting some younger ones are coming through and hopefully I can set the standards."

Robinson's team-mate Daly retired from international football in April after winning the Euros with England and picking up 84 caps.

"She’s a great player to be alongside and train with. She works really hard and always does her best for the team," said Robinson.

"I’ve had a few conversations with Rach but it’s definitely something I can look to do more to get that information off her.

"She has had so much experience with England at the highest level so they are the people you want to get that feedback off.

"I’m really clear on the things I need to improve on. I’m really focused on doing those things so I can progress to the senior squad."