Chelsea forward Lauren James has been withdrawn from the England squad due to injury and will return to the club to continue her rehabilitation.

The 22-year-old will miss England's upcoming European qualifier against the Republic of Ireland on Friday, 12 July - which is to be played at Norwich City's Carrow Road - and the trip to Sweden on Tuesday, 16 July.

James also withdrew from the Lionesses' previous camp last month, which saw Sarina Wiegman's side win and lose in a double-header against France, due to an injury sustained during the conclusion of the domestic season.

Chelsea will be represented in the England squad by our captain Millie Bright, goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, defender Jess Carter, and striker Aggie Beever-Jones.

After missing the last camp due to injury, Niamh Charles returns for this international window and will continue her rehab to full fitness with the Lionesses.

England currently sit third in League A Group 3 level on seven points with second-placed Sweden, who boast a marginally better goal difference of one.