
The Lionesses have received a major boost after Arsenal confirmed England captain Leah Williamson and star forward Beth Mead have not travelled to Australia for Friday’s friendly with the A League Allstars Women.
Arsenal flew to Melbourne on Monday night with a squad of 19 players for their post-season exhibition match. Mead and Williamson, however, were not among the travelling party as they are still having their minutes managed having returned from long-term knee injuries this season.