da bet7k: Returning England star Leah Williamson has urged Lionesses fans to turn up in big numbers for their clash against Sweden at Wembley on Friday night.
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England face Sweden in Euro 2025 qualifierWilliamson back in squad after a year outArsenal ace sends message to Lionesses fansWHAT HAPPENED?
The Arsenal ace suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in April 2023 and withdrew from February's friendly games with a hamstring issue. But, England boss Sarina Wiegman said the 27-year-old is "fit and ready" to play for the Lionesses for the first time in a year, something the defender is very excited about. Now, Williamson, who can also play in midfield, has sent a message to fans, asking for their support.
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In the Instagram video, Williamson says: "Hi everyone. I couldn't be more excited to be back with the England squad and knowing that we're playing at Wembley on Friday. I hope you've all got your tickets and if you haven't yet get on it and get down to support us on Friday because it's going to be a great night."
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Williamson has been a big miss for Arsenal and England over the last year or so but is now available for club and country after a tough spell on the sidelines. Having her back fit is a huge boost for her and her respective teams.
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After England take on Sweden at Wembley, in a battle between the second and sixth-ranked sides in the world respectively, Wiegman's team travel to Dublin to lock horns with the Republic of Ireland for another Euro 2025 qualifier to round off this international break.