Arsenal star Alessia Russo withdrew from the England squad with an injury as Sarina Wiegman called up uncapped Brighton teenager Michelle Agyemang.
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Russo leaves England squad with ankle injuryBrighton teenager Agyemang called up as replacementLionesses next face Belgium on April 8Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱Getty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
Russo took a knock to her ankle and was forced to leave the pitch in the 73rd minute in England's 5-0 demolition of Belgium in the Women's Nations League clash on Friday. The Gunners' forward has left the Lionesses squad as manager Sarina Wiegman has called up 19-year-old uncapped Brighton sensation Agyemang as her cover.
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The official statement from the England football team read: "Michelle Agyemang has joined the England senior women’s squad for the first time. Agyemang, part of the WU19s squad who have successfully qualified for this summer’s EURO in Poland with a game to spare, replaces Alessia Russo. Russo has returned to Arsenal for further assessment on an injury sustained in the Lionesses’ 5-0 win against Belgium in Bristol on Friday. The 24-player squad depart St. George’s Park today as they prepare for Tuesday’s return fixture against the Red Flames in Leuven."
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Russo's injury news comes only a day after Chelsea star Lauren James pulled out of the squad due to a hamstring problem, which limited her game time in the clash against Belgium. Tottenham's Jessica Naz has replaced James in the team.
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The Lionesses will be back in action against the Red Flames for the reverse fixture on April 8 as the two teams will lock horns at Leuven.
