Lauren Hemp has been ruled out of the England squad for upcoming friendlies against the USA and Switzerland after undergoing knee surgery. The Manchester City winger will return to the City Football Academy to collaborate with the club's medical team on her rehabilitation following a successful operation. In addition to Hemp, Ella Toone, along with other key players such as Lauren Charles, James, and Parker, will also miss the matches due to injuries. As a result, Laura Blindkilde Brown and Ruby Mace have received their first call-ups to the national team.

Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has indicated that Australia captain Sam Kerr is unlikely to make a return to action this year. Despite her progress, the Chelsea striker, who has been sidelined since injuring her knee in January, was not included in the 36-player squad announced for the upcoming home friendly matches later this month. Sermanni noted that while Kerr is "coming on well," her return to the field remains uncertain. The announcement comes as the Matildas prepare for four friendly matches, and the absence of their star player is a significant blow to the team.

Manchester City has announced that Vivianne Miedema, the WSL record goalscorer, has undergone surgery on her left knee. The Dutch forward, who joined City from Arsenal this summer after her contract expired, will now enter a rehabilitation phase at the City Football Academy, where she will collaborate closely with the club's medical team. Details regarding the nature and severity of her injury have not been revealed, and the club has not provided a timeline for her return to action.