Soccer-Williamson named in Lionesses' squad after return from ACL injury

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's Finalissima - England Training - St. George's Park, Burton Upon Trent, Britain - April 4, 2023 England's Leah Williamson during training Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

(Reuters) - Leah Williamson is back in the England squad for the first time since April last year, after manager Sarina Wiegman named the 23 players on Tuesday for the Lionesses' friendly games later this month.

Arsenal defender Williamson returned to club action in January following a nine-month absence after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). She missed the Women's World Cup last year where England lost 1-0 to Spain in the final.