Williamson 'wouldn't rule out' striking over scheduling
England captain Leah Williamson says she would "never rule out" strike action to get players' messaging across to governing bodies about schedule concerns.
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"I would never take it off the table. I don't think that's where we are now."
— Leah Williamson , Athlete
"There's reasons behind it."
— Leah Williamson , Athlete
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Keira Walsh is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for the England women's national football team.
Leah Williamson is the captain of the England women's national football team.
Lucy Bronze is a prominent player for Chelsea and the England women's national football team.
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England captain Leah Williamson says she would "never rule out" strike action to get players' messaging across to governing bodies about schedule concerns.
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