Injured James withdraws from England squad

Lauren James has withdrawn from the England squad for the October internationals with a calf injury.

The forward, 23, was named in Chelsea's starting line-up for their Champions League win over Twente on Thursday, but replaced by Johanna Rytting Kaneryd after the warm-up.

The Lionesses face Germany at Wembley on Friday, 25 October, before taking on South Africa at Coventry City's home on Tuesday, 29 October.

James will remain with Chelsea in the international break as she bids to regain fitness as soon as possible.

England manager Sarina Wiegman does not plan on calling up a replacement for James, with the squad meeting at St George's Park on Monday.