Leah Williamson, the talented player from Arsenal and captain of the Lionesses, has been included in the England squad for the Euro 2025 qualifiers.

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The England national team has received a boost ahead of their Euro 2025 qualifiers with the return of captain Leah Williamson. The Arsenal vice-captain suffered a serious ACL injury last year but has made a remarkable recovery, returning to action for her club side in January.

Williamson, who led the Lionesses to European glory in 2022, had to withdraw from the team in February due to injury. However, she is now back in the squad as England looks to qualify for the defense of their crown. The team will face Sweden at Wembley on April 5 before traveling to Dublin to take on Ireland on April 9.

England has been drawn in a challenging group that includes heavyweights France. The competition is expected to be fiercely contested, and the return of Williamson will undoubtedly provide a boost to the team.

Manager Sarina Wiegman has not confirmed whether Williamson will retain the captaincy, stating that she will discuss the matter with all the players. In the absence of Chelsea center-back Millie Bright, who is recovering from a knee injury, Manchester United’s Millie Turner has once again been included in the squad.

Turner, who filled in for Williamson in February, has impressed with her performances and has earned her place in the team. Unfortunately, Maya Le Tissier of Manchester United and Nikita Parris, the team’s leading scorer, have missed out on selection.

The England squad features players from various clubs, with Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh representing Barcelona, and Georgia Stanway playing for Bayern Munich. Aston Villa’s Rachel Daly is the only player currently under contract at a team outside the Women’s Super League’s top five.

The full England squad includes a mix of experienced players and rising stars, all eager to secure victory in the upcoming qualifiers. With the return of captain Leah Williamson, the team’s chances of success have been given a significant boost.