It is a busy time for the Arsenal Women Academy players with many call-ups for the international tournaments, while the Seniors are preparing for the World Cup.

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Silvana Flores in action against Manchester United (Photo via Instagram / FloresSilvana_)

Mexico u-20

Silvana Flores (MF)

https://twitter.com/SudLadiesCup/status/1129804207102603264

The Arsenal midfielder won the player of the tournament award. The Sud Ladies Cup is the female tournament created by the renowned Toulon tournament’s organisers. It is a u-20 tournament used by teams to prepare for the u-20 World Cup.

Silvana was also named in the best XI team of the tournament:

https://twitter.com/SudLadiesCup/status/1130144594371448832

Mexico finished in fourth place with six points.

https://twitter.com/SudLadiesCup/status/1129802987377954818

England u-17 Euros

Eliminated at Group stage, finished with six points level with Germany and the Netherlands but beaten on their head to head record.

Melisa Filis (MF)

270 minutes played, 1 shot on target, 3 shots off target, 6 fouls suffered, 4 committed

Ruby Grant (MF)

246 minutes played, 2 shots on target, 5 off target, 2 shots blocked, 2 fouls suffered, 6 fouls committed,  2 bookings

Gracie Pearse (DF)

135 minutes played 1 foul committed, 2 fouls suffered

The young Lionesses had a good tournament and will regret that 4-0 defeat to Germany if the first game as they were only one goal short of qualifying for the semi-finals instead of the Netherlands.

Portugal u-17 Euros

Eliminated in the semi-final by Germany

Ana Caterina Albuquerque (MF)

360  minutes played, 1 assist, 2 shots on target, 1 shot off target. 1 foul suffered 5 fouls committed.

Great tournament for Portugal and the young Arsenal midfielder who has appeared twice for the first team this season aged 16.