Lucy Bronze could make her first appearance of the season in Chelsea 's Women's Super League clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Bronze has not played since England 's Euro 2025 final win over Spain due to injury. The 33-year-old revealed after helping England defend their title that she had played the entirety of the tournament with a fractured tibia .
But Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor has confirmed both she and fellow Lionesses defender Niamh Charles will be available for the game.
Charles has been absent since picking up a knock against Aston Villa last month.
Bompastor said: "[Bronze] brings a lot of energy into the team. I think I've never had someone in my squad with her mentality, she's really tough.
"It's good to have these leaders back in the group. Rea