Lauren Hemp has been ruled out of England's upcoming friendlies after Manchester City confirmed the forward had surgery on a knee injury.

Manchester City have confirmed that they will be missing the services of woman forward Lauren Hemp after the English intern

Manchester City and England winger Lauren Hemp has undergone surgery on a knee injury. Hemp has missed City’s last two matches and ahead of Tuesday’s England squad announcement, the club confirmed her surgery.

England and Manchester City forward Lauren Hemp has undergone successful knee surgery, her club have announced.Hemp, 24, last appeared for City in their Women’s Super League win against Tottenham earlier this month and now faces an extended spell on the sidelines.

Niamh Charles, Lauren James and Lucy Parker join Hemp and Toone on the England injury list. Leicester’s Ruby Mace, a defender or midfielder, and the Manchester City midfielder Laura Blindkilde Brown have received their first senior international call-ups as part of Wiegman’s 24-player squad for the friendlies.

Lionesses star Lauren Hemp is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery, dealing a serious blow to Manchester City's title hopes.

England have announced their squad for the upcoming international break, with Lauren James, Ella Toone and Lauren Hemp all set to miss out due to injury.

Manchester City enjoyed a third win out of three Women’s Champions League group-stage games with victory over Hammarby but the English side now face an anxious wait to learn whether the England winger Lauren Hemp will be available for Saturday’s hotly anticipated top-of-the-table clash with Chelsea.

Manchester City forward Lauren Hemp has had surgery on a knee injury, ruling her out of England's upcoming friendlies with the United States and Switzerland. Hemp missed City's past two matches, including Saturday's 2-0 defeat by title rivals Chelsea,