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Lotte Wubben-Moy gets England call-up after Champions League triumph
Lotte Wubben-Moy's post-Champions League celebrations have been cut short after she was called up to the England squad to replace the injured Millie Bright. LISBON, PORTUGAL - MAY 24: Lotte Wubben-Moy and Stina Blackstenius of Arsenal celebrate following victory in the UEFA Women's Champions League final match between Arsenal WFC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Jose Alvalade on May 24, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by) Lotte Wubben-Moy's season is not quite over yet. Days after helping Arsenal lift their second UEFA Women's Champions League title, the defender has been called into the England squad for this week's Nations League fixtures, stepping in for Millie Bright, who will undergo 'an extended period of recovery.' Advertisement The 26-year-old had been in the middle of celebrations with her club teammates following Saturday's 1–0 win over Barcelona, but she'll now report back for national duty as the Lionesses prepare to face Portugal at Wembley on Friday and Spain in Barcelona at the RCDE Stadium next Tuesday. She will join club colleagues Leah Williamson, who captains England, and Beth Mead in the squad. Michelle Agyemang, who spent the season on loan with Brighton, also keeps her place, while Chloe Kelly, whose loan spell at Arsenal ended with that Champions League win, has also been included. Bright's absence was confirmed by the FA on Monday afternoon. No timeline has been given for her return, but her exclusion offers Wubben-Moy a significant opportunity to reassert her international credentials ahead of this summer's Euro qualifiers. Advertisement Arsenal's England players will join the squad on Tuesday, having been granted an extra few days to celebrate. In other England news, Mary Earps, who was included in the squad, has announced her retirement from international football with immediate effect. The Euros start in 36 days. BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Mary Earps and Alessia Russo of England walk out ahead of a training session at St Georges Park on October 22, 2024 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by) 'I have taken the difficult decision to retire internationally,' Earps said in a statement released by the Football Association on Tuesday. 'It has been the greatest honour and privilege of my life, to wear this badge, represent my country and play alongside such an incredible group of players. 'I've spent a long time making this decision and it's not one I've made lightly. For me, ultimately this is the right time for me to step aside and give the younger generation an opportunity to thrive. Winning the Euros in 2022 was the best day of my life, and I'm rooting for the girls to do it again this summer.' Advertisement In response to the surprise news, Wiegman said, 'I had hoped that Mary would play an important role within the squad this summer, so of course I am disappointed. Mary has been clear on her reasons why she has made the decision and it is something we need to accept. 'Mary has made a huge contribution to not only the team, but the whole of English football. We will cherish those memories and of course give Mary the tributes she deserves after the summer but for now the focus needs to be on the upcoming Uefa Women's Nations League fixtures and the Euros.'
Powys County Times
26-05-2025
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Millie Bright pulls out of England squad, Lotte Wubben-Moy named as replacement
Chelsea defender Millie Bright has withdrawn from the England squad for their upcoming Women's Nations League matches against Portugal and Spain. The Football Association has announced the 31-year-old Euro 2022 winner pulled out to 'undertake an extended period of recovery' following the Blues' domestic treble triumph this season. Arsenal's Lotte Wubben-Moy has been called up as a replacement and will link up with the group along with four other members of the Gunners' Champions League-winning squad at St George's Park on Tuesday. Sarina Wiegman's side face Portugal at Wembley on May 30 before travelling to Barcelona to play leaders Spain in the final game of the group phase on June 3.
South Wales Guardian
26-05-2025
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Millie Bright pulls out of England squad, Lotte Wubben-Moy named as replacement
The Football Association has announced the 31-year-old Euro 2022 winner pulled out to 'undertake an extended period of recovery' following the Blues' domestic treble triumph this season. Arsenal's Lotte Wubben-Moy has been called up as a replacement and will link up with the group along with four other members of the Gunners' Champions League-winning squad at St George's Park on Tuesday. Sarina Wiegman's side face Portugal at Wembley on May 30 before travelling to Barcelona to play leaders Spain in the final game of the group phase on June 3. England would qualify for the knockout stage with victories in both matches.
Glasgow Times
26-05-2025
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- Glasgow Times
Millie Bright pulls out of England squad, Lotte Wubben-Moy named as replacement
The Football Association has announced the 31-year-old Euro 2022 winner pulled out to 'undertake an extended period of recovery' following the Blues' domestic treble triumph this season. Lotte Wubben-Moy will replace Bright in Sarina Wiegman's squad (Bradley Collyer/PA) Arsenal's Lotte Wubben-Moy has been called up as a replacement and will link up with the group along with four other members of the Gunners' Champions League-winning squad at St George's Park on Tuesday. Sarina Wiegman's side face Portugal at Wembley on May 30 before travelling to Barcelona to play leaders Spain in the final game of the group phase on June 3. England would qualify for the knockout stage with victories in both matches.
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26-05-2025
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Chelsea captain Bright withdraws from England squad
Chelsea captain Millie Bright has withdrawn from the England squad for June's Uefa Nations League matches to take an extended break and allow a period of recovery. Arsenal defender Lotte Wubben-Moy, who has 13 caps, has been called into Sarina Wiegman's squad for the League A Group 3 games against Portugal and Spain. Bright, 31, has played 43 times for club and country this season and guided Sonia Bompastor's side to a domestic Treble. Arsenal's Wubben-Moy, Leah Williamson, Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly and Beth Mead will join up with the England squad on Tuesday after celebrating their Women's Champions League success. The Lionesses, who know two victories will secure a place in the competition's knockout stage, take on Portugal at Wembley Stadium on Friday, 30 May before facing group leaders and world champions Spain in Barcelona on Tuesday, 3 June. England will begin the defence of their European Championship in Switzerland on Saturday, 5 July when take on France in Group D.
