Beth Mead misses out on England World Cup squad
Bethany England has been included in Sarina Wiegman's England squad for this summer's World Cup, while Beth Mead misses out.
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Women's World Cup 2023: Sarina Wiegman names squad with no place for injured Beth Mead, Fran Kirby and Leah Williamson
Sarina Wiegman has announced her 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup, and there is no place for Beth Mead. The 2022 Ballon d'Or Feminine runner-up has been omitted as she continues her recovery from an ACL injury. Ad Captain Leah Williamson, who led the Lionesses to Euro 2022 glory is also excluded after rupturing her ACL in a Women’s Super League match against Manchester United in April, while Fran Kirby also misses out through injury.
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