England: Lionesses handed major Leah Williamson injury boost ahead of semi-final
All 23 members of the England squad, including Williamson, took part in a training session on Monday morning in Zurich.
Williamson was substituted in the first half of extra time after rolling her ankle during last Thursday's dramatic quarter-final against Sweden, when England fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 before prevailing on penalties to reach the last four.
The 28-year-old underwent a medical assessment with the Lionesses' team doctors at their Zurich base camp on Friday before being passed fit to train on Monday.
Speaking on Saturday, fellow defender Esme Morgan said: 'We are very optimistic that Leah will be available [against Italy]. She seemed in very high spirits this morning, and I want what's best for the team and that's absolutely having our captain on the pitch for us.
'I'm going to be prepared to play if I'm needed. I'll know the role and just be absolutely ready to train at a high level over the next few days, but we're very optimistic Leah will be fine.'
Williamson was seen wearing a protective boot and using crutches after the Sweden match on Thursday, but this was said to be just a precaution.
England's semi-final against Italy on Tuesday evening takes place at Geneva's Stade de Genève.

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