Leah Williamson imitated England team-mate Alex Greenwood as her fellow Lionesses stars got stuck into an intense training rondo.

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• England preparing for Euro 2025 qualifiers
• Williamson stars in Lionesses training rondo
• Arsenal defender impersonates Greenwood

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Before England play their upcoming Euro 2025 qualifiers against the Republic of Ireland and Sweden, Williamson and Co. were put through their paces with a rondo – a training exercise where players try to keep possession against a smaller number of defenders. As they tried to get to 20 passes, Manchester City's Greenwood can be heard shouting, "Get up, Leah," before celebrating their achievement. A laughing Williamson then mimicked her team-mate.

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  Arsenal star Williamson is back playing football at the highest level after a serious ACL injury in 2023. The 27-year-old missed England's run to the World Cup final last year as a result but now she will hope to lead them to Euro 2025, where they will try and defend their title.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Williamson's England side take on the Republic of Ireland on Friday night, before travelling to Sweden four days later for a Euro 2025 qualifier double-header. The Lionesses currently sit third in their group, behind Sweden on goal difference and two points adrift of France in first.

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