Liam Delap has reportedly opted to play for Chelsea at the Club World Cup rather than compete at the Under-21 European Championship for England. The striker put pen to paper on a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge earlier this week in a deal worth £30million.

Liam Delap has been confirmed as a Chelsea player after the club agreeed to pay £30 million ($40.6 million) for his services. The 22-year-old, schooled by Manchester City, was a bright spark for relegated Ipswich Town in 2024–25, scoring 12 goals in his debut Premier League season.

Chelsea have signed striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town after activating his £30million release clause. The 22-year-old has agreed to a six-year contract, having decided on a move to Stamford Bridge over several other interested clubs.

Goalkeeper Mary Earps, centre-back Millie Bright, and forward Fran Kirby had all already withdrawn themselves from selection.

England coach Sarina Wiegman has laughed off suggestions of a “crisis” in the camp ahead of the Women’s European Championship title defense after some of her more experienced players pulled out of sel

England named Lauren James in their squad on Thursday for this year's Women's European Championship despite the Chelsea striker being sidelined with a hamstring injury for over two months.