Gabby George returns to England squad

It marks a first senior international call-up since November 2022 for the Reds defender, who has returned to action this season after an ACL (anterior-cruciate ligament) injury curtailed her 2023/24 term.

The United Academy graduate is joined in the squad by her club team-mates Grace Clinton, Maya Le Tissier and Millie Turner, while Ella Toone misses out due to injury.

Tueesday morning’s call-up is a major achievement for George, who has battled her way back from the second serious knee injury of her career over recent months.

Having returned to the club from Everton at the start of last season, the full-back’s first campaign as a senior Red was brought to a premature end after just four…