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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Suzanne Wrack

Leah Williamson leaves England camp and will miss USA showdown

England's Leah Williamson in action against Austria in a 2023 World Cup qualifier
England's Leah Williamson in action against Austria in a 2023 World Cup qualifier. Photograph: Lisa Leutner/Reuters

Leah Williamson, the England captain, will miss the team’s Wembley showdown with the World Cup holders, USA, on Friday and the match against the Czech Republic on Tuesday following assessment on an injury sustained in training.

Williamson, who was seen in a boot and on crutches at England’s training base in south-west London, was confirmed as having returned to Arsenal for her rehabilitation, with details of her injury undisclosed. She joins Alessia Russo and Lucy Parker, who have also left the camp with injury.

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