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Leah gets the England armband
Leah Williamson has been confirmed as the England captain for the 2022 UEFA Women’s EUROs.
Williamson was told the news this week by head coach Sarina Wiegman on the first full day of the camp at St George’s Park, with the rest of the squad informed later that evening. Millie Bright has been appointed the new vice captain and Ellen White as the third in line. England are preparing for the resumption of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 qualifiers later this week.
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Williamson, who led the team to success in the inaugural Arnold Clark Cup last month featuring Spain, Canada and Germany, said: “This is an incredibly proud moment for me and my family and I am honoured to be asked to lead us at the EUROs.
“Steph Houghton is one of this country’s all time greats and to follow in her footsteps – and all of those special names who have led the team in the past -
“Although I will be wearing the armband, I know we have a squad full of leaders who share my pride and passion in playing for our country. Whether I am captain or not, I will never take anything for granted and will always do my best for England every time I pull on the shirt.”
England are preparing for the forthcoming away FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers against North Macedonia on Friday 8th April (7pm kick off BST) and Northern Ireland on Tuesday 12th April (7.55pm kick off BST).
Houghton has not played for England since February 2021 and is working hard on her return from an Achilles injury in a bid to be fit for this summer’s finals.
Wiegman said: “This decision gives us continuity at this important final period as we build towards the tournament. It is important we give everyone clarity at this stage.
“Leah has been a great leader for us and I know she will continue to set the example we need in her work on and off the pitch. While I know this is significant news for our fans, for me the most important thing is that we work hard in training and perform to the best we can in our matches as a team. The main thing is we are ready for our World Cup qualifiers and then the EURO this summer.
“She joins a proud list of England captains and will be following in the footsteps of the likes of the first captain Sheila Parker but also her predecessor Steph Houghton who have all been integral for the women’s game.”
However, Leah has travelled to North Macedonia but will not be involved in Friday’s qualifier. She is now under concussion protocols having missing training earlier this week as a precaution after being assessed following Arsenal's match at the weekend.
In the meantime, Everton defender Gabby George has been called up by England after Alex Greenwood and Lotte Wubben-
Greenwood and Wubben-
George has received her first Lionesses call since World Cup qualifying in 2019, having left the WU23 squad -