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Leah Williamson became the first England captain to lift a major European trophy overseas when the Lionesses beat Spain at the Euros this summer England captain Leah Williamson is set to miss the start of the Women's Super League season because of a knee injury she suffered in the Euro 2025 final. The 28-year-old Arsenal centre-back missed the Gunners' pre-season training camp in Germany this month after reporting back to the club with swelling in her right knee. She has had a small clean-up operation, which was a success, and has started her rehabilitation, but she is expected to be out for several weeks. Arsenal, who won the Champions League last season, begin their WSL campaign against London City Lionesses on 6 September. Williamson suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in the same knee during a WSL game against Manchester United in April 2023, although her latest injury is not directly linked to that one. After guiding England to their first European Championship title in 2022, she was then forced to miss the World Cup a year later because of the ACL setback. Williamson spent nearly 10 months on the sidelines before returning to Arsenal and the Lionesses in early 2024. She played the full 90 minutes plus extra time of the Euros final last month, which ended 1-1 before England beat world champions Spain 3-1 on penalties. England team-mate Lauren James is also set to miss the start of the season for Chelsea with an ankle injury sustained while winning the Euros. Head here to get involved Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page How Arsenal won the signing of Eze and where he could fit in Wissa 'very disrespectful' and 'no way back' for Isak - Rooney Premier League record broken as Leeds sign Okafor Preview a unique new dating series hosted by Davina Mc Call David Byrne shares his favourite records with Vernon Kay No one is gone without a trace Charlie and Holly are taking your calls on parenting Arsenal's ruthless Eze coup shows intent - leaving Spurs stunned US star Maher has Hollywood in sights after offer to join WWE 'Bold' US Open gets everyone talking about mixed doubles What does your club need before transfer window shuts? Weekly sports quiz: Who stood too close to Chelsea's wall? Rodgers v Celtic's board - the sequel Champions League play-off highlights. Video Champions League play-off highlights Isak and a 'nuclear' row with Newcastle - what next? 'We need our own TV show! ' - Red Roses lift lid on off-field fun. Video'We need our own TV show! ' - Red Roses lift lid on off-field fun 'Life comes quickly at Martin as Rangers humbled' 'He fixes what needs fixing' - why Raducanu turned to Nadal's ex-coach Mentality monsters & million-dollar rivals - who can upset England? Who had the best Premier League debut ever? Video Who had the best Premier League debut ever? Which is the most beautiful F1 car in history? Meet the England players chasing World Cup glory 'America's Team' - the 30-year soap opera that is the Dallas Cowboys The rule that disallowed Eze's free-kick - analysis. Video The rule that disallowed Eze's free-kick - analysis Perseverance through resistance - the history of the Women's Rugby World Cup 'People think I'm uneducated' - getting to know Wayne Rooney 'He has made young players dream' - the making of Liverpool icon Salah Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.