Leah Williamson is pushing to be fit for England's crucial World Cup qualifier against Spain at Wembley, despite not playing for almost a month. Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman admitted there were 'question marks' over the captain's inclusion, but Williamson has been working tirelessly with medical staff and taking part in all tactical preparations at St George's Park.

If Williamson cannot start, Arsenal's Lotte Wubben-Moy and Manchester City's Esme Morgan are waiting in the wings. Both have featured in recent qualifiers and could form England's centre-back partnership against the world champions. Wubben-Moy has been an ultimate squad player, making only 16 appearances in six years with most coming against weaker opposition.

Morgan took a career risk by leaving Manchester City for Washington Spirit in the NWSL, where she's developed significantly and helped her club reach back-to-back championship games. The two defenders were called up together in 2020 and could now line up together in front of 70,000 fans at Wembley against Spain, who are the world's number one ranked nation.