Arsenal centre‑back Leah Williamson will miss England’s next two World Cup qualifiers after a hamstring injury forced her out of the St George’s Park training camp. The Lionesses lose their captain ahead of Friday’s clash with Spain in Mallorca and Tuesday’s fixture against Ukraine at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Goalkeeper Khiara Keating also sits out, remaining in concussion protocol following her absence from Sunday’s FA Cup final. Liverpool defender Grace Fisk and Brighton goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley were called up as replacements; Fisk, a regular in England’s training squads since 2020, has yet to earn a senior cap, while Baggaley returns after a decade‑long association with the national set‑up.

England sit three points clear atop Group A3, having beaten Spain at Wembley in April. A victory in Mallorca would secure automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, while a slip could relegate the Lionesses to the play‑offs. The squad’s depth will be tested without Williamson and Keating.

Grace Fisk and Sophie Baggaley join a midfield and defensive line already featuring Arsenal’s Jordan Pickford and Manchester City’s Lucy Bronze. Their inclusion maintains a full complement for the upcoming matches, giving England a realistic chance to preserve their lead and lock in a World Cup berth before the final round of qualifiers.