Millie Bright makes injury return after knee surgery - but Lionesses fail to score for THIRD game in a row in Canada stalemate ahead of next Saturday's World Cup opener against Haiti
- Millie Bright has been out with a knee injury sustained in March with ChelseaĀ
- Her defensive partner, captain Leah Williamson, will not play at the tournament
- Ireland warm-up clash is ABANDONED after game became 'overly physical'Ā
Lionesses captain Millie Bright made her long awaited return from injury but England failed to score for the third game running as they were held to a 0-0 draw with Canada.
The Lionessesā final warm-up match before their World Cup campaign kicks off against Haiti next week took place behind-closed-doors, with 21 players featuring across 90 minutes.
The result means England have now gone three games without scoring, with back-to-back goalless draws following the 2-0 defeat in Aprilās friendly against Australia.
While the lack of goals may come as a concern to Sarina Wiegman, Brightās return is welcome news.
The defender has been recovering from knee surgery and had not played a competitive game since March. Given England will be without Brightās centre back partner Leah Williamson due to injury, her fitness will be vital to their hopes of succeeding at this summerās tournament.
![Sarina Wiegman's side drew for the third consecutive game but Millie Bright's return is a boost](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/07/14/13/73218343-12299415-image-a-1_1689338184626.jpg)
Sarina Wiegman's side drew for the third consecutive game but Millie Bright's return is a boost
![Bright's return from injury comes after undergoing knee surgery in March on a knee issue](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/07/14/13/73218341-12299415-image-a-2_1689338192933.jpg)
Bright's return from injury comes after undergoing knee surgery in March on a knee issue
![Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck and striker Bethany England were the only two players to not feature](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/07/14/13/73218345-12299415-image-a-3_1689338194676.jpg)
Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck and striker Bethany England were the only two players to not featureĀ
Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck and striker Bethany England were the only two players to not feature in the friendly, which was officially described as a ātraining matchā.
Substitutes were unlimited, with the ability roll-on and off, and players will not receive a cap for competing in the game.
Canada are one of the teams the Lionesses could face should both teams progress to the round of 16. The winner of Group D, which features England, will play the runner-up of Group B ā which features Canada.
England begin their World Cup campaign against Haiti on Saturday, July 22.
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