Squad update: Lucia Kendall withdraws from Lionesses

4pm, Sunday 11 October

Grace McEwen has been called up to the England WU23s squad ahead of tomorrow’s fixture against Norway.

The defender, currently on loan at Nottingham Forest from Brighton & Hove Albion, replaces Cerys Brown who has returned to Nottingham Forest to manage a minor injury.

Tickets remain on sale for the fixture in York, where Lydia Bedford’s side will begin their defence of the WU23 European competition title, with the match also being streamed live on the England app.

4.15pm, Friday 9 October

Lucia Kendall has withdrawn from the England squad as she continues to manage a minor groin injury sustained in league action last weekend.

She will travel back with the squad from Crete following tonight’s FIFA Women’s World Cup play-off against Greece before returning to Aston Villa.

Grace Clinton has been called up and will join the squad tomorrow as preparations begin for the home leg against tonight’s opponents at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium on Tuesday 13 October.

10am, Thursday 8 October

Ella Toone has been called up to the England squad for the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup round one play-off ties against Greece.

Lucy Bronze will return to Chelsea to manage a minor injury sustained in league action last weekend.

The squad arrived in Crete yesterday evening ahead of Friday's first leg against Greece at the Pankritio Stadium in Heraklion. The Lionesses will then return to England for the second leg at Leicester City's King Power Stadium on Tuesday 13 October.

4pm, Monday 5 October

Sienna-Rose Wareing has been called into the England WU23s squad for the October international window. The West Ham United midfielder replaces Sarah Brasero who has withdrawn with injury.

Lydia Bedford’s side begin their defence of the U23 European competition on Monday 12 October (19:30) when they welcome Norway to the LNER Community Stadium in York, with tickets still on sale.