Leah Galton pulls out of Lionesses squad for training camp

Monday 15 Aug 2016
Leah Galton in action for the England Under-23s

Leah Galton has withdrawn from this week’s England Women's training camp with a hip injury.

The Sky Blue FC forward was handed her first call-up by head coach Mark Sampson for the camp, which is taking place at St. George’s Park.

Sampson has chosen not to replace her.

The Lionesses are starting their preparations for next summer’s UEFA Women’s Euros after securing qualification by beating Serbia 7-0 in June.

England’s next home game is against Estonia at Meadow Lane on Thursday 15 September (7.05pm KO), where they will look to cement their place at the top of Group 7. They will then travel to Leuven to play Belgium on Tuesday 20 September.

Tickets for the Estonia match are on sale now, priced £7.50 for adults and £3.50 for children.

A family ticket is available, via phone booking only, priced £15 (two adults and two children) while group booking discounts apply.

Tickets can be bought via www.TheFA.com/Tickets or by calling 0115 955 7210.

Goalkeepers: Karen Bardsley (Manchester City), Siobhan Chamberlain (Liverpool), Rebecca Spencer (Chelsea).

Defenders: Laura Bassett (Notts County), Lucy Bronze (Manchester City), Gilly Flaherty (Chelsea), Steph Houghton (Manchester City), Alex Scott (Arsenal), Demi Stokes (Manchester City), Casey Stoney (Arsenal).

Midfielders: Izzy Christiansen (Manchester City), Jade Moore (Notts County), Jordan Nobbs (Arsenal), Jo Potter (Notts County), Jill Scott (Manchester City), Fara Williams (Arsenal).

Forwards: Karen Carney (Chelsea), Danielle Carter (Arsenal), Rachel Daly (Houston Dash), Gemma Davison (Chelsea), Nikita Parris (Manchester City), Ellen White (Notts County).

*Leah Galton (Sky Blue FC) removed from squad through injury

By FA Staff