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Man United forward Alessia Russo called up to England Women squad for World Cup qualifiers as Keira Walsh returns from injury but Steph Houghton and Lucy Bronze remain sidelined

Manchester United forward Alessia Russo has been included in England's squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Northern Ireland and Latvia later this month.

Russo, who made her sole appearance for the Lionesses to date in March 2020, returns to the squad as part of a 24-player group selected by Sarina Wiegman.

United captain Katie Zelem and Aston Villa goalkeeper Hannah Hampton are the two uncapped players in the squad.

Man United forward Alessia Russo returns to the England squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Zelem captains United but has never appeared on the pitch for England despite being called up
Aston Villa goalkeeper Hampton has yet to make her England debut

While the fit-again Keira Walsh is back after missing last month's 8-0 win over North Macedonia and 10-0 victory against Luxembourg, there is no place in the squad for Jordan Nobbs, who has also recovered from an injury.