England captain Leah Williamson has issued a rallying cry to her Lionesses team-mates after their heroic Nations League efforts went unrewarded.
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England fall short on dramatic nightInjured skipper Williamson rallies teamBright sends message of supportGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
On a breathless night in Glasgow, the Lionesses for one cruel moment thought they had done enough to overhaul the Netherlands with a thumping 6-0 win over Scotland. But huddled together on the Hampden Park turf, the squad were stunned by the news of a 95-minute goal that clinched a group win for the Netherlands and denied Great Britain a place at next summer's Paris Olympics.
It was a rare painful night for the Lionesses under Sarina Wiegman, and their injured captain, Williamson, was quick to send a message of support.
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"What a fight my girls, what a fight," Williamson posted to Instagram alongside a heartbreak emoji.
Another injured Lioness, Millie Bright, echoed the sentiment posting: "Proud, gave it everything."
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The Nations League failure comes as a rare lowlight for England since the arrival of Wiegman. Coupled as it was with Team GB's Olympic qualification it sets up a curious year for the Lionesses with no competitive international football on the horizon until the beginning of Euro 2025 qualifying, and a rare summer off for players who would have made up the core of Wiegman's Olympic squad.
GettyWHAT NEXT FOR LEAH WILLIAMSON?
The England skipper continues to recover from the ACL injury which cost her a spot at this summer's World Cup. The Arsenal star shared a recent update about her progress as she looks to get back on the field in the New Year.