England's women's national football team, known as the Lionesses, are facing a setback as their captain, Leah Williamson, has been forced to withdraw from the squad for the upcoming March friendlies due to a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old defender was looking forward to making her return to international action after recovering from an ACL injury last year, but a new muscle injury has sidelined her once again. The fresh setback saw Williamson miss Arsenal's recent victory over Manchester United.
In Williamson's absence, Manchester United defender Millie Turner has been called up to the squad as her replacement. Turner, aged 23, was included in the final England squad in 2023 but has yet to make her debut for the national team. This opportunity could be her chance to showcase her skills on the international stage.
