'What a fight' – Leah Williamson issues rallying cry to Lionesses squad seeing heroic Nations League display against Scotland go unrewarded

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 night
  • Injured skipper Williamson rallies team
  • Bright sends message of support
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    WHAT 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 LEAH WILLIAMSON & MILLIE BRIGHT SAID

    "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 BIGGER PICTURE

    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.

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    WHAT 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.

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