GUNNING FOR GLORY

England ace Leah keen to complete historic double

- TOM VICTOR

LEAH WILLIAMSON still feels the pain of having to watch the 2023 World Cup final from the stands - but can finally put that all behind her today.

The Arsenal ace, who has a chance to make personal history after winning the Champions League with the Gunners this season, led England to Euros glory in 2022.

But she suffered an ACL injury the following spring, preventing her from playing a part in the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

The Lionesses lost to Spain in that World Cup final, but can take revenge on the same opponents in Basel - with Williamson once again wearing the armband.

She said: “It was awful. Once you're part of a team, being on the outside, I know how tired you are when you get to that stage and how much a tournament takes out of you.

“And to be completely useless, that probably both ered me the most.”

She added: “That feels like a really long time ago, which is probably a benefit to the squad, but anybody would give anything to be a part of their team when they're going through moments like that.