Arsenal forward Beth Mead and Barcelona full-back Lucy Bronze have pulled out of the England squad.
FAWSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official press release from The Football Association just a short time ago.
Forward Mead featured in England’s 4-0 international friendly victory over Japan at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia, Spain last night, picking up her 50th senior cap in the process. The 27-year-old played the full 90 minutes for the Lionesses in which she provided two assists. The player has this morning withdrawn from the squad due to family circumstances.
Full-back Bronze has been recovering from COVID-19 and was not in the squad last night despite having tested negative ahead of the game. It has now been reported that Bronze is struggling with a minor injury and she has returned to her club for treatment.
England head coach Sarina Wiegman will not call any additional players into her squad meaning that the Lionesses will complete the remainder of their final camp of the calendar year with a 22-player group.
England will end what has been a hugely successful 2022 with an international friendly match against Norway at the Pinatar Arena on Tuesday evening. The Lionesses will then wait until February 2023 for their next camp.