Jessica Carter and Melissa Lawley withdraw from Lionesses squad

Sunday 17 Sep 2017
Jessica Carter will miss Tuesday's match against Russia

Jessica Carter and Melissa Lawley will miss England Women’s game against Russia through injury.

The duo have both suffered thigh injuries and will not travel with the squad to Merseyside later today, ahead of next week’s game.

The Lionesses will play Russia in their opening 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier at Tranmere Rovers’ Prenton Park on Tuesday 19 September (7pm KO).

Tickets are still available with children and concessions priced at £1. Adult tickets are £10 and group booking discounts apply.

Tickets can be bought via TheFA.com/Tickets, by calling 03330 144452 (option 1) or in person at Prenton Park.

By FA Staff