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Bronze and Zelem out, Christiansen in

  • Writer: Grace Nolan
    Grace Nolan
  • Sep 16, 2020
  • 1 min read

Updated: Sep 17, 2020

After testing positive for coronavirus, Manchester United captain Katie Zelem has withdrawn from the England squad for their ongoing training camp.  


While Manchester City defender Lucy Bronze has also pulled out due to an injury, she sustained during Sunday's WSL match against Brighton.


Manager Phil Neville has called up Everton midfielder Izzy Christiansen, who was last capped in March 2019.


Katie Zelem
Katie Zelem Photo credit: www.manutd.com


Christiansen, who missed last summer's Women's World Cup in France after ankle surgery, returned to the WSL in December 2019 after a season at European champions Lyon.


Phil Neville named Zelem, who will not be replaced, one of seven newcomers called up for his 30-strong Lionesses training squad..


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