Leah Williamson 'so happy' for England to face Ireland at the Aviva

“From a footballing perspective, this will be a great occasion."

England's Leah Williamson at an Aviva Stadium training session. Picture: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Leah Williamson is prone to crying but it’s shedding tears of anguish she’s keen to avoid during England’s defence of their crown.

This week last year, the Arsenal defender was visualising the World Cup ahead with the mission of adding another trophy to the Euros she’d captained her homeland to in 2022.