England manager Sarina Wiegman has offered a positive update on Arsenal defender Leah Williamson’s injury status ahead of England’s Euro 2025 qualifier against Sweden. Despite being substituted during Arsenal’s recent League Cup final, Wiegman expressed confidence that Williamson is “in a good place” and could potentially feature in the upcoming match.
Wiegman emphasized the need to manage Williamson’s minutes effectively, considering her recent injury history. While Williamson participated in a full training session the day before, Wiegman indicated that a final decision on her inclusion in the starting lineup would be made after assessing her performance in Thursday’s training session.
Regarding the captaincy, Wiegman confirmed that if Williamson plays, she will reclaim the captain’s armband. This decision marks a return to Williamson’s leadership role, previously appointed by Wiegman before the 2022 European Championship.
England’s upcoming Euro 2025 qualifier against Sweden holds significance as they aim to defend their European title. While reminiscing about their memorable victory against Sweden in the Euro 2022 semi-finals. Wiegman emphasized the importance of focusing on the present and preparing based on recent performances and strategies.
In addition to Williamson’s status, Wiegman revealed that Manchester City’s Khiara Keating will miss the qualifiers due to knee discomfort. Southampton’s Kayla Rendell has been called up from England’s under-23s as a replacement, marking her first senior call-up for England.
Overall, Wiegman’s updates provide optimism for England’s upcoming matches. Highlighting the return of Williamson and the team’s preparations for the challenges ahead in the Euro qualifiers.
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