Beth Mead believes players cannot be the “middleman” in the club v country row that is threatening England’s preparations for next month’s World Cup.
The players have been told the Football Association is still planning for them to assemble on 19 June, the Observer understands. However, that would put them in a difficult position, with their clubs yet to reach an agreement over the Lionesses’ release for international duty. Some players, frustrated to be caught in the middle, are making bookings for the hotel at England’s St George’s Park training base just in case they have to begin preparations themselves.
