Steph Houghton: England captain misses out on Arnold Clark Cup squad because of injury

Steph Houghton: England captain misses out on Arnold Clark Cup squad because of injury
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Manchester City defender Steph Houghton is not in the England squad for upcoming fixtures against Canada, Spain and Germany.

Houghton has been injured this month and the Football Association said February's Arnold Clark Cup tournament comes "just too soon" for her.

Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck and defenders Lucy Bronze and Leah Williamson return after recovering from injury.

Manager Sarina Wiegman has named a 24-player squad.

The Lionesses play Canada, Spain and Germany on 17, 20 and 23 February respectively in the inaugural tournament hosted by England.

Germany v Spain - 17 February (14:30) Riverside Stadium, MiddlesbroughEngland v Canada- 17 February (19:30) Riverside Stadium, MiddlesbroughEngland v Spain - 20 February (15:15) Carrow Road, NorwichCanada v Germany - 20 February (20:15) Carrow Road, NorwichSpain v Canada - 23 February (14:30) Molineux, WolverhamptonEngland v Germany - 23 February (14:30) Molineux, Wolverhampton

Full squad:

Goalkeepers: Mary Earps (Manchester United), Hannah Hampton (Aston Villa), Ellie Roebuck (Manchester City)

Defenders: Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Manchester City), Jess Carter (Chelsea), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Rachel Daly (Houston Dash), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Demi Stokes (Manchester City), Leah Williamson (Arsenal), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal)

Midfielders: Fran Kirby (Chelsea), Jordan Nobbs (Arsenal), Jill Scott (Aston Villa, loan from Manchester City), Georgia Stanway (Manchester City), Keira Walsh (Manchester City), Katie Zelem (Manchester United)

Forwards: Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Nikita Parris (Arsenal), Alessia Russo (Manchester United), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Ellen White (Manchester City)

More to follow.

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