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Alisha Lehmann has skills! Aston Villa star showboats in Switzerland training with ball-juggling act

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  • Forward away on international duty
  • Looking to reach half-century of caps
  • Big games to come back in England
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Aston Villa forward is taking a break from WSL duty as she prepares for an international friendly double-header with Poland. The 25-year-old has earned 48 caps for her country, meaning that she could hit a notable landmark over the course of the next week.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    If Lehmann were to figure in both meetings with Poland, then she would reach a half-century of appearances for Switzerland. She is doing her best to catch the eye of national team coach Pia Sundhage during pre-match training sessions.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    While being focused on ensuring that the Swiss squad are in the best possible shape as a collective for the immediate challenges to come, Lehmann has been displaying her personal skill set during a showboating routine that saw her keep the ball off the ground using her heel, neck and feet.

  • WHAT NEXT FOR LEHMANN?

    Lehmann, who has rekindled her relationship with fellow Villa star Douglas Luiz, will be hoping to impress for her country before returning to England for crucial outings for Villa at the start of March that will see them face Liverpool in the WSL and Arsenal in the League Cup semi-finals.