"There was deep concern for Michelle Agyemang when she went down with a serious looking knee injury with 10 minutes to play against Australia in Derby on Tuesday. The postmatch comments from Wiegman did little to ease the worry. It doesn't look good, she said. We don't know yet but I'm not very positive about what I've seen. Injury woes have been mounting for Wiegman since the summer with key players already missing. Leah Williamson is yet to return after undergoing a minor knee operation while Lauren Hemp and Lauren James remain out. Grace Clinton was missing with a knock, Jess Park was out with concussion, and Lotte WubbenMoy had to leave camp early through illness. But all the focus now is on Agyemang."
"Everyone wants to win football matches but the Lionesses were presented with a huge opportunity for experimentation in this series of friendlies, with two more games to come against China (29 November) and Ghana (2 December) to close out 2025. With the pressure eased, Wiegman took used this opening, handing out three debuts and giving players crucial minutes. Aston Villa's Lucia Kendall took her chance against Australia and was arguably one of the best performers. This was the 21-year-old's first callup from the under-23s but she looked like she belonged instantly, comfortable in possession, creating opportunities and at ease amongst seasoned internationals."
England returned for the first camp since winning a second successive European Championship, mixing a defeat by Brazil with a victory against Australia as preparation for the 2027 World Cup begins. Michelle Agyemang sustained a serious-looking knee injury late against Australia, prompting major concern and drawing attention amid an expanding injury list. Leah Williamson, Lauren Hemp and Lauren James remain absent, while Grace Clinton, Jess Park and Lotte WubbenMoy also missed time for various reasons. The camp provided space for experimentation, with three senior debuts and standout performances from young players such as 21-year-old Lucia Kendall.
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