England skipper Leah Williamson back in Arsenal squad after ACL injury

England skipper Leah Williamson has returned to the pitch for her club Arsenal after nine months out with an ACL injury.

Williamson was subbed on in the second half of Arsenal’s 6-0 win over Reading in the Women’s League Cup.

Arsenal have now qualified for the quarter-finals as Group D winners.

“I love playing for Arsenal. I’m happy to be back
Leah Williamson

“It was lovely,” she told Sky Sports. “You think a lot about how that moment is going to be and it was perfect.”

Williamson came on in the 61st minute to provide a long ball assist to fellow England player Beth Mead, who volleyed in the team’s fifth goal.

“It’s been a long journey but it has gone really quickly,” Williamson added.

“The girls I’ve had around me – it’s special. Special people get you through tough times.

“I love playing for Arsenal. I’m happy to be back and [will] try to help my team.”