Lionesses squad update: Reid and Clinton withdrawn, Fisk called up

12pm, Monday 20 October

Grace Fisk has been called up to the England squad for the ‘Homecoming Series’ internationals against Brazil and Australia.

The Liverpool captain, who was capped across the England pathway but yet to make her senior debut, replaces Katie Reid. The Arsenal defender joins Grace Clinton in withdrawing with a small injury. Both will remain with their clubs for rehabilitation.

The 24-player squad meet at St. George’s Park today. The Lionesses face the South American champions at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday 25 October (5.30pm BST kick-off), before hosting Australia at the home of Derby County on Tuesday 28 October (7pm GMT kick-off). Tickets are available for both fixtures by clicking here.

Meanwhile, Ashanti Akpan and Lexi Lloyd-Smith have been called into the England women's under-23s squad in place of Ruby Mace and Maisie Symonds who have withdrawn with injury.

Emma Coates’ side play Germany away on Thursday 23 October and Portugal at Northampton Town on Monday 27 October in two WU23 European competition fixtures.

And Amy Liddiard and Taylor Warren have been called into the England women's under-19s squad squad for round one of EURO qualifying in Estonia. The duo replace Lily Clark and Sacha Lewis who have withdrawn with injury.