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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rachel Steinberg

Leah Williamson suffers injury setback as Lionesses forced into squad changes for Spain clash

Leah Williamson Lionesses Spain World Cup
  • England's Lionesses have been forced to make two injury-enforced changes to their squad ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Spain and Ukraine.
  • Captain Leah Williamson is sidelined with a hamstring injury, while goalkeeper Khiara Keating is out due to concussion, though she could potentially be fit for the second fixture.
  • Liverpool captain Grace Fisk and Brighton goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley have been called up by Sarina Wiegman to replace the injured players.
  • The Lionesses will face Spain in Palma on June 5, followed by Ukraine at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on June 9, with these matches being pivotal for direct qualification to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
  • England currently lead their qualification group with a perfect 12 points, three clear of second-placed Spain, making the upcoming fixtures, especially against Spain, vital for securing their spot.

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England captain Leah Williamson ruled out of crunch World Cup qualifiers in major blow to Lionesses

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