By Aston Villa FC

Ruesha Littlejohn has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of their upcoming friendly against Australia.

The 31-year-old picked up a minor injury while away with her compatriots, and has returned to Bodymoor Heath to undergo precautionary testing.

 

Littlejohn is one of 10 summer signings made by Carla Ward and made her debut in our opening day win over Leicester City.

The midfielder made her first start under Ward before the international break, as we scored in stoppage time to claim a well-earned point against West Ham United.