Arsenal defender Leah Williamson has been included in February's England Women's squad for friendlies against Austria and Italy.
Leah Williamson has been named in an England Women's squad for the first time since returning from a serious knee injury. England captain Williamson, who was forced to sit out last summer's Women's World Cup after suffering an ACL rupture, returned to action for the Gunners in late January after a nine-month lay-off, and is now back in Lionesses contention for the upcoming friendlies against Austria and Italy in February.
'She's a very good player with great decision-making. She's been out for a number of months, so is still building. I've seen other players step up . Asked about Williamson's continuation as captain, the Dutchwoman added: 'It's a new moment. We'll start again, and have a conversation with the group.' Speaking about Nikita Parris' exclusion: 'The competition up front is really high.
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