Lucy Bronze out of England’s SheBelieves Cup title defence with calf injury

Lucy Bronze has withdrawn from England’s squad for the defence of their SheBelieves Cup title with a calf injury.

The Lyon full-back, who was named UEFA Women’s Player of the Year in 2019, has been replaced in the squad by uncapped North Carolina Tar Heels forward Alessia Russo.

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Russo, 21, has been capped at every age level for the Lionesses and steps up to the main squad having been named as a training player for the Lionesses’ SheBelieves Cup campaign.

University of South Carolina defender Anna Patten takes her place as a training player.

Bronze tweeted: “Disappointed not to be fit for camp. But a good opportunity for some new faces. Good luck ladies.

“Haven’t missed a single camp and been present at every single game for the past 5 years. Gonna have massive FOMO next week.”

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