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Kirby and Walsh return to England women's squad after injury layoffs

Soccer Football - Women's Euro 2022 - Final - England v Germany - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - July 31, 2022 England's Fran Kirby celebrates with the trophy after winning Women's Euro 2022 REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo
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Sarina Wiegman

Overview

  • Kirby has been out since May after knee surgery and missed the World Cup.
  • Walsh returns from a calf injury that ruled her out of previous England matches.
  • Mead who also missed the World Cup has returned for Arsenal but not selected for England yet.
  • Manager Wiegman has called up two new players, midfielder Grace Clinton and goalkeeper Khiara Keating.
  • The squad announcement comes in mid-October ahead of upcoming matches.