The Lionesses are set to host the USWNT in front of a sellout crowd at Wembley Stadium on Friday (October 3). The two teams are amongst the favourites to win next year's World Cup in Australia and both will be looking to put in a statement performance.
It's the first of two friendlies for the Lionesses as they also host Czech Republic at the Amex next Tuesday October, 11. Sarina Wiegman will be without her European Championship winning captain, though, as 25-year-old Leah Williamson was forced to withdraw from the squad after sustaining an injury in Arsenal training.
"We can confirm that Leah Williamson has withdrawn from the England squad after sustaining an injury in training." a statement read on Arsenal.com. "Leah will now return to Arsenal for further assessment."
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Manchester United's Alessia Russo has also had to pull out from the squad through injury, whilst defender Lucy Parker, who had been called up for the first time, has returned to West Ham to continue her rehabilitation after being injured in Sunday's League Cup match at London City Lionesses.
However, in what is good news for Lionesses and Arsenal fans in particular, Lotte Wubben-Moy, has been called up to replace her captain. "Lotte Wubben-Moy has been called up to the squad to replace Leah and will link up with her England teammates today," the statement added.
Former Gunners star and now Manchester United forward Nikita Parris has also been handed the chance to impress Wiegman in light of the recent injuries. With that all in mind, let's take a look at how the Lionesses squad looks ahead of what promises to be a thoroughly entertaining clash in north London.
Goalkeepers: Mary Earps (Manchester United), Ellie Roebuck (Manchester City), Sandy MacIver (Manchester City).
Defenders: Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Barcelona), Jess Carter (Chelsea), Rachel Daly (Aston Villa), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Demi Stokes (Manchester City), Esme Morgan (Manchester City), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal).
Midfielders: Georgia Stanway (Manchester City), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Keira Walsh (Barcelona), Katie Zelem (Manchester United), Fran Kirby (Chelsea).
Forwards: Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Lauren James (Chelsea), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Nikita Parris (Manchester United), Ebony Salmon (Houston Dash), Jess Park (Everton).
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