England will be without Fran Kirby and Chloe Kelly due to minor injuries in their Women's Nations League home game against Belgium on Friday at Ashton Gate (kick-off 20:00 BST). Both players picked up "little niggles" in training, but might recover for the return fixture on Tuesday in Leuven (19:30 BST). Attacking midfielder Kirby (31) and forward Kelly (27) have been impressive this season, with Kirby scoring five goals and assisting two in 13 Women's Super League appearances for Brighton, while Kelly recorded two assists as Arsenal secured a spot in the Women's Champions League semi-finals. Several key players, including Alex Greenwood, Georgia Stanway, and Lauren Hemp, are already out due to injury. However, England manager Sarina Wiegman remains optimistic, having won their previous match against Spain 1-0 at Wembley and drawing in Portugal. Arsenal striker Alessia Russo is in good form, being the WSL's second top-scorer this season, and captain Leah Williamson is confident in her abilities.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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