England squad LIVE: Sarina Wiegman reveals Leah Williamson decision ahead of Lionesses friendlies

There is a recall for the Lionesses captain ahead of friendlies against Austria and Italy later this month

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Lionesses captain Leah Williamson has returned to the England squad ahead of a pair of international friendlies against Austria and Italy later this month.

The centre-back has not played for England since last April and was forced to miss the World Cup after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament towards the end of last season.

Williamson returned to action for Arsenal two weeks ago and her availability has arrived at a good time for the Lionesses. Williamson replaces the injured Millie Bright as Wiegman named a 23-player squad ahead of the upcoming training camp in the south of Spain.

After missing out on the Nations League finals in dramatic fashion in December, Wiegman’s side will begin their preparations for the start of Euro 2025 qualifying in April.

There was only one more change from the previous squad, with Manchester City midfielder Jess Park replacing Manchester United’s Katie Zelem.

Follow live updates from the Lionesses squad announcement, below

Latest updates from Lionesses squad announcement

• England manager Sarina Wiegman reveals squad for February friendlies
• Captain Leah Williamson returns to England squad for first time since April last year
• Co-captain and Chelsea defender Millie Bright remains out due to knee injury
• England to play Austria and Italy in Spain ahead of start of Euro 2025 qualifying

[13 February 2024 10:30 · Jamie Braidwood]

Good morning

England manager Sarina Wiegman is set to name her first Lionesses squad of 2024 ahead of a pair of international friendlies against Austria and Italy later this month.

You can follow live updates from this morning’s announcement in today’s live blog