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Daniel Thompson

Who is Leah Williamson? The England Euro 2022 captain who was once the only girl in her football team

England are set to take on Spain in the first quarter-final of Women’s Euro 2022 tomorrow night. The match, which will kick off at 8pm at Brighton Community Stadium, will be the biggest test of the Lionesses’ campaign so far - after they sauntered through the group stage with three wins over Austria, Norway and Northern Ireland, scoring 14 and conceding none.

Spain were among the pre-tournament favourites and have lost just one of their last 26 outings. Despite injuries to their key players, it is expected to be a close game and it is thought it could be a classic.

Wearing the captain’s armband is Leah Williamson. The 25-year-old centre back, who can also play in midfield, has 34 England caps and has only played for one domestic club since becoming a senior player in 2014 - her beloved Arsenal.

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