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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Simon Collings

Lionesses boost as Arsenal leave Leah Williamson and Beth Mead at home for Australia trip

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.

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