England defender Ella Morris has withdrawn from the squad after sustaining anterior cruciate ligament damage in training.
Tottenham right-back Morris had been hoping to make her senior England debut against Portugal in Friday’s Nations League game at Wembley after being included in Sarina Wiegman’s squad for the first time.
The 22-year-old will undergo surgery, Tottenham have confirmed.
Manchester City midfielder Laura Blindkilde Brown has been called up to the squad as Morris’ replacement.
We're all with you, @ellabmorris. ❤️
Ella Morris has suffered an ACL injury in training and will return to Tottenham Hotspur to begin her rehabilitation.
Laura Blindkilde Brown has now joined up the #Lionesses at St. George's Park.
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England said in a statement: “Ella Morris has suffered an ACL injury in training and will return to Tottenham Hotspur to begin her rehabilitation. England’s support team will remain in close contact with her and the club.
“Everyone involved with the Lionesses wishes Ella the very best with her recovery.
“Midfielder Laura Blindkilde Brown has received her third senior call-up and has joined the 26-player squad at St George’s Park.”
Chelsea defender Millie Bright pulled out of the squad earlier this week to “undertake an extended period of recovery” following the Blues’ domestic treble triumph this season.
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