Alessia Russo's withdrawal adds to Sarina Wiegman's injury headache as Arsenal star becomes the third player to leave the Lionesses camp

Sarina Wiegman's wounded database is increasing worryingly long, with Alessia Russo the latest summation conscionable 3 months retired from England’s Euros defence.

The Lionesses and Arsenal are sweating connected the fittingness of their prima striker, who has near the planetary campy and returned to northbound London, wherever she volition beryllium further assessed aft taking a sound to her ankle during the 5-0 triumph implicit Belgium connected Friday.

Russo is the 3rd subordinate to retreat from the camp, pursuing her Arsenal team-mate Chloe Kelly and Chelsea’s Lauren James.

James felt a ‘small moment’ successful her hamstring during the crippled according to Wiegman and was withdrawn astatine half-time. 

Arsenal and Chelsea have women’s Champions League semi-finals against Lyon and Barcelona respectively successful 2 weeks’ clip and some clubs volition beryllium hoping the severity of the injuries is minimal.

The trio articulation Georgia Stanway, Alex Greenwood, Lauren Hemp and Fran Kirby connected the sidelines, though Kirby is expected to beryllium acceptable for the reverse fixture against Belgium successful Leuven tomorrow.

Russo has been replaced by chap Arsenal striker Michelle Agyemang, 19, who is presently connected indebtedness astatine Brighton.

Her prima has been rising with England Under 23s and she has agelong been tipped for a elder call-up.

Tottenham’s Jessica Naz has besides been drafted into the squad.