Agyemeng replaces injured Russo in Lionesses squad

Michelle Agyemeng has been called up to England’s elder squad for the archetypal time, aft replacing the injured Alessia Russo.

The Brighton guardant links up with Sarina Wiegman’s broadside up of their instrumentality Women’s Nations League fixture against Belgium connected Tuesday.

Agyemeng, who scored successful England’s under-19s’ 5-1 triumph implicit Austria connected Saturday, has earned 25 caps astatine younker level.

Russo sustained an wounded during Friday’s 5-0 triumph implicit Belgium astatine Ashton Gate, and has subsequently returned to Arsenal for further assessment.

Lauren James besides withdrew from the squad earlier this week with a hamstring injury, with Tottenham’s Jess Naz replacing her.

England beryllium apical of Group A3 successful the Nations League, with 7 points from 3 matches.

Michelle Agyemang has joined the elder #Lionesses for the archetypal time

Michelle replaces @alessiarusso7, who has returned to Arsenal for further appraisal connected an wounded sustained connected Friday night.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Alessia!

— Lionesses (@Lionesses) April 6, 2025