Williamson returns for World Cup qualifiers
Summary
England's women's national football team welcomes back captain Leah Williamson as they begin their 2027 World Cup qualifying games. Several key players return from injuries, including Lauren James, Alex Greenwood, and Hannah Hampton. England will play Ukraine and Iceland in their upcoming matches.Key Facts
- Leah Williamson returns to the England squad after missing games due to a knee injury.
- Williamson had knee surgery after helping England win a European title in July 2025.
- Other returning players include Lauren James, Alex Greenwood, and Hannah Hampton, who all recovered from injuries.
- New call-ups include defender Poppy Pattinson and forward Freya Godfrey.
- England will face Ukraine on March 3 and Iceland on March 7 in World Cup qualifying matches.
- England recently won the European championship in 2025 and is aiming to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
- The squad travels to Turkey for the match against Ukraine and will play Iceland at England's City Ground.
- England is in the same qualifying group as current world champions Spain.
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