'I like surprises' - Wiegman calls up 17-year-old Parkinson
She was called up to England Under-23s for the first time in November, having previously played for the younger age groups, picking up 44 youth team caps. Wiegman said Parkinson was "speechless" when she was told she was selected but the Dutch manager believes she is "ready". "We're not going to force anything.
She's going to come in and she's going to show [herself] and I hope she's going to enjoy it," added Wiegman. "I don't expect her to get into the starting line-up straight away. That's not what we expect.
It's a learning thing for her, but I do hope that she can adapt quickly. "She's an attacking midfielder and is very dynamic. She is very aggressive and wants to go forward.
She's pretty technical. "I'm aware that the step from the Portuguese league and the under-23s to the England seniors is a big step, but at the same time I want to see her and give her that opportunity. " Parkinson's talents are largely untested in England, with the teenager having spent the majority of her club career abroad.
But she has gained a reputation in the national youth teams for developing quickly and showcasing high levels of technical ability. As an attacking midfielder, Parkinson is often the playmaker and is said to be composed on the ball, as well as strong under pressure. Her multicultural upbringing - Parkinson can speak four languages - means she brings a wealth of experience, despite her young age.