Man United women's captain Zelem tests positive for COVID-19

Manchester United women's skipper Katie Zelem has pulled out of England's training camp after testing positive for COVID-19.

Katie Zelem, captain of the Manchester United women's team, was named in England's 30-player squad last week for the Lionesses' training camp at St George's Park.

Manchester United women's captain Katie Zelem has been withdrawn from England's training camp after testing positive for COVID-19, the FA said on Wednesday.

Zelem, 24, was named in coach Phil Neville's 30-player squad last week for the Lionesses' training camp at St George's Park.

The FA and the club said the midfielder will now self-isolate for 10 days as per the health protocol.

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“Manchester United's Katie Zelem has withdrawn from England's September training camp having tested positive for COVID-19... There are no plans to call up a replacement for Zelem at this time,” the FA said in a statement.

Right back Lucy Bronze, who signed for Women's Super League (WSL) side Manchester City last week, has also withdrawn from the camp after she picked up a knock in Sunday's WSL game against Brighton & Hove Albion.

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Midfielder Isobel Christiansen, who missed last year's World Cup due to an ankle injury, has been called up as a replacement.

England is scheduled to face two-time world champion Germany in a friendly next month.