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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

Leah Williamson says leading England out will be ‘biggest honour in football’

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Leah Williamson will lead England for the first time since being made captain for this summer’s European Championship in Tuesday’s clash with Northern Ireland.

Manager Sarina Wiegman announced last week that Arsenal defender Williamson would be given the armband for the home tournament with Steph Houghton still sidelined following Achilles surgery.

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