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Williamson out of England's crucial World Cup qualifier with Spain

England will be without Leah Williamson for Friday's huge Women's World Cup qualifying clash with Spain, after the Lionesses captain pulled out of Sarina Wiegman's squad on Monday. It's a major blow for the European champions and one of two withdrawals they are having to deal with, all while Lauren James' fitness is in doubt.

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Is Chelsea star James injured? Lionesses get fitness update

England fans are facing a nervous wait over the fitness of Lauren James after the Chelsea superstar was a notable absentee from the World Sevens Football final. Despite her team-mates lifting the trophy at the Gtech Community Stadium, the forward's lack of involvement has sparked immediate concern for the Lionesses ahead of their critical clash with Spain.

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The DFB has exhaled with relief after securing World Cup qualification following the initial shock

Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger has been included in the German women's national team squad for the decisive World Cup qualifying matches.

Surgery unavoidable: Gwinn to miss DFB women's World Cup qualifiers

As feared, captain Giulia Gwinn will miss the German women's decisive World Cup qualifying matches.

Toone makes Lionesses return ahead of crucial Spain clash

Ella Toone is back in the Lionesses squad for the first time in 2026 after recovering from a hip injury that has forced her to miss England's last two camps. Aggie Beever-Jones has also returned to the fold to offer another timely boost to Sarina Wiegman's side, as they prepare to face Spain in a decisive World Cup qualifier next month.

Winners & losers from the Lionesses key WWC qualifiers

Advantage, England. This international break was always going to feel decisive in the race between the Lionesses and Spain to secure the only automatic qualification spot for next year’s Women’s World Cup available in this cut-throat qualifying group, and it was the reigning European champions, rather than the world champions, who came out on top.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	8	8	0	0	23	4	19	24	W W W W W
2	Bayern München	8	7	0	1	22	8	14	21	W W W L W
3	Liverpool	8	6	0	2	20	8	12	18	W W W L W
4	Tottenham Hotspur	8	5	2	1	17	7	10	17	W W W L W
5	Barcelona	8	5	1	2	22	14	8	16	W W W L D

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Williamson out of England's crucial World Cup qualifier with Spain

Is Chelsea star James injured? Lionesses get fitness update

The DFB has exhaled with relief after securing World Cup qualification following the initial shock

Surgery unavoidable: Gwinn to miss DFB women's World Cup qualifiers

Toone makes Lionesses return ahead of crucial Spain clash

Winners & losers from the Lionesses key WWC qualifiers

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