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Emily Cassap is a former England youth international but has changed allegiance to Northern Ireland [Getty Images]
Former England youth international Emily Cassap has been handed her first senior Northern Ireland call-up for June's World Cup qualifiers with Turkey and Switzerland.
The 19-year-old, who can play in midfield and defence, changed allegiance to Northern Ireland earlier this year.
Cassap helped England finish second at the Under-17 Women's Euros in 2024, has also represented Northern Ireland at Under-19 level.
She spent the past season on loan at Middlesbrogh from Sunderland, and is one of five changes in Michael McArdle's squad.
Cliftonville defender Fi Morgan has been included for the first time since 2023, while Glentoran midfielder Mia Moore also returns.
Goalkeeper Maddy-Harvey Clifford is back in the squad in place of the injured Abbie Smith, while Kelsie Burrows is named after being a late call-up for April's double-header with Malta.
Versatile wide player Caragh Hamilton and experienced centre back Laura Rafferty are injured.
Northern Ireland travel to Turkey on Friday, 5 June before their final group game at home to Switzerland on 9 June.
McArdle's side need one point, or hope that Malta do not pick up maximum points from their final two qualifiers, to secure a play-off for the 2027 World Cup, which will take place in Brazil.
Northern Ireland squad
Goalkeepers: Jackie Burns (Bristol City), Lauren Perry (Montrose), Maddy Harvey-Clifford (Cliftonville.
Defenders: Rebecca Holloway (Birmingham City), Rebecca McKenna (Birmingham City), Kelsie Burrows (Cliftonville), Fi Morgan (Cliftonville), Abi Sweetlove (Linfield), Natalie Johnson (Nottingham Forest), Ellie Mason (Charlton), Emily Cassap (Sunderland).
Midfielders: Nadene Caldwell (Glentoran), Aimee Kerr (Glentoran), Mia Moore (Glentoran), Joely Andrews (Hearts), Keri Halliday (Hearts), Brenna McPartlan (Burnley), Megan Bell (Linfield), Danielle Maxwell (Cliftonville).
Forwards: Lauren Wade (Hearts), Casey Howe (Nottingham Forest), Leyla McFarland (Durham), Cora Chambers (Linfield).
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