I get emotional watching England, so I am itching to return

England captain to make first start for her country since April 2023 against Republic of Ireland. Leah Williamson: I get emotional watching England so I am itching to return. England captain set to return to action after recovering from knee injury. England face Ireland in Euro 2016 qualifier at Celtic Park on Tuesday night.

Williamson has not played for England since April 2023 after rupturing her anterior cruciate knee ligament. The injury caused her to miss last summer's World Cup in Brazil. Williamson is set to return for 'emotional' return to the national team after a six-month absence.

England drew 1-1 with Sweden at Wembley Stadium on Friday night. Alessia Russo's first-half goal cancelled out in a difficult draw. England begin their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign with a disappointing 1-2 draw with the Swedes at Wembley. The Three Lions are currently fourth in their group stage of Euro 2025.

Leah Williamson returns to England squad ahead of Euro 2025 qualifiers. The Lionesses captain was called up by Sarina Wiegman for friendlies against Austria and Italy last month. She has been in the squad since January for the first time since returning from injury. The England captain is expected to be fit for the Euro 2025 qualifier.