Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze out of England Women game vs Norway

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By The Athletic Staff
Nov 12, 2022

England have announced that Beth Mead has withdrawn from the Lionesses squad due to family circumstances.

The Arsenal forward won her 50th cap in the 4-0 win against Japan on Friday, but will now miss Tuesday’s game against Norway.

Lucy Bronze will also leave the squad as a precaution over a minor injury and will return to Barcelona.

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Sarina Wiegman’s side will close out their historic year against Norway at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia, Spain (7pm GMT).

The Euro 2022 winners are out to end on a high against the side they thumped 8-0 this summer, as they continue their preparations for the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

Alex Greenwood missed the Japan victory with a minor injury but Wiegman is hopeful she will return on Tuesday.

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