Leah Williamson has revealed a flare-up of endometriosis nearly ruined her chances of participating in England's victorious 2022 European Championship campaign.
The 25-year-old Arsenal defender led the Lionesses to Euros glory at the heart of the defence, replacing Steph Houghton as national team captain just before the tournament, but Williamson nearly had to miss the tournament herself due to severe pains.
Williamson was diagnosed with endometriosis last year after suffering from intense period pains, and a concussion injury just before the Euros put her tournament participation in doubt.
In an interview with Women's Health, Williamson said: "Before the Euros I had a concussion, which they say can really impact your next period, and it was bad - like, really bad.
"You know when you're on the bathroom floor and literally like: 'I can't move.' When it's too late to take the tablets because I'm, like, in it now
"I was like, 'it cannot happen.' Like, I actually won't be able to play. [An endometriosis flare-up] is a big fear when you get to a tournament not injured.
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