Another striker keen to stake her claim for White’s place is 21-year-old Ebony Salmon, who has been recalled to the squad after winning her only cap 18 months ago.
“It leaves a spot open in the team that hasn’t been open as big as it is now for years,” said Salmon, who has scored eight goals in 14 games since joining National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side Houston Dash in June.
“It creates more competition. There are a lot of really good players fighting for that spot. For me, if I can work on what I need to work on, being around these players in camp is only going to make me a better player.”
Salmon is the only player based outside of Europe in Wiegman’s squad. She came through the ranks at Aston Villa and had spells with Manchester United, Sheffield United and Bristol City, before joining Racing Louisville last year.
She made her only appearance prior to Wiegman becoming England manager, but she revealed she had spoken with the Dutchwoman about what she needed to do to get back in the squad last year.
“(Wiegman) told me what I needed to work on, the things she saw as my strengths but also the stuff holding me back and from being part of this environment,” said Salmon.
“The main thing was going back to my club, doing what I do well but doing it consistently. Recently I’ve been in that form which has earned me that call-up.”
A draw in Austria or a win over Luxembourg will see the Lionesses clinch automatic World Cup qualification followed by a friendly against world champions the USA at Wembley on 7 October.