Sarina Wiegman will be without defensive duo Lucy Bronze and Alex Greenwood for England’s clash with Japan on Friday evening.
The Lionesses meet the 2011 World Champions in Murcia, Spain, in the first of an international double-header before taking on Norway on Tuesday. The FA confirmed that Greenwood sustained a minor injury in Manchester City ’s win at Reading and won’t be available against Japan.
Bronze meanwhile has tested positive for Covid-19 and although she will remain in Spain, the Barcelona defender will only return to the squad when she returns a negative result. It means Wiegman will have to name a fresh-looking defence as part of her team, with usual captain and centre-half Leah Williamson already absent.