Leah Williamson's England Comeback Delayed by Injury, Millie Turner Steps In
Leah Williamson's return to the England squad is postponed due to a hamstring injury, with Millie Turner called up as her replacement.
- Leah Williamson was set to return to the England squad for the first time in nearly 10 months, following a recovery from an ACL injury.
- Williamson sustained a hamstring injury while playing for Arsenal, leading to her withdrawal from the upcoming friendlies against Austria and Italy.
- Millie Turner, the Manchester United defender, has been called up to replace Williamson in the Lionesses squad.
- The Lionesses are scheduled to play friendlies against Austria on February 23 and Italy on February 27 in Spain, as part of their preparation for the Women's Euros title defense.
- The Women’s Euros 2025 qualifying draw on March 5 will determine the match schedule for the Lionesses during the qualification phase.