Captain Leah Williamson returns to England squad for first time since ACL injury
England skipper Leah Williamson has been named in the upcoming squad for England’s friendlies later in the month.
Williamson had been out for 9 months due to an ACL injury.
She missed out on the Australia & New Zealand world cup due to the injury.
Millie Bright stepped in as captain during the World Cup but is out of the current squad with a knee injury.
Williamson, 26, will lead the Lionesses in friendlies against Austria and Italy on 23 and 27 February. Both games will be played in Spain and will be preceded by a training camp.
England squad
Goalkeepers: Mary Earps, Hannah Hampton, Khiara Keating
Defenders: Lucy Bronze, Jess Carter, Niamh Charles, Alex Greenwood, Maya le Tissier, Esme Morgan, Leah Williamson, Lotte Wubben-Moy
Midfielders: Grace Clinton, Fran Kirby, Jess Park, Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, Keira Walsh.
Forwards: Rachel Daly, Lauren Hemp, Lauren James, Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, Alessia Russo.
