Arsenal and England star refuses to rule out strike action in face of player welfare concernsLionesses star Leah Williamson has spoken out on the prospect of players striking should organisers continually ignore appeals over playing schedules in the women’s gameView 2 Images Leah Williamson has been called into the latest England squad (Image: Getty Images)Lionesses and Arsenal star Leah Williamson has refused to rule out the prospect of strike action in the face of energy-sapping fixture schedules. WSL stars have regularly campaigned for action from the authorities to cut down on serious injuries. ‌The FA have attempted to reduce the load by handing players a 10-day break ahead of this month’s World Cup qualifier vs Ukraine. But Williamson, who has suffered two serious knee injuries in the past three years, believes more could be done. View 2 Images Leah Williamson has addressed the prospect of WSL players striking (Image: Getty Images)‌FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE!

Source: Daily Mirror February 24, 2026 23:08 UTC