Leah Williamson is back!

Leah Williamson is back!
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Fans finally got what they were waiting for. In the match against Everton, the Arsenal star took to the pitch for the first time this season after recovering from a knee injury.

  • Williamson, the Arsenal and England defender who captained the Lionesses to European success, had not featured since the Euro final, and her inclusion in the squad was a sign she’s nearing full match fitness β€” though she didn’t start the game.
  • In the Arsenal lineup, more experienced players like Katie McCabe, Kim Little and Alessia Russo were named in the starting XI, with Russo also celebrating a milestone as she marked her 100th WSL appearance.
  • In the 82nd minute, the fans got what they had been waiting for: Williamson returned to the pitch for the first time this season and celebrated her comeback with a 3-1 win.