Also included despite fitness concerns is Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles. Charles, 20, has been O'Neill's preferred choice in goal since last year's Nations League campaign but he injured his shoulder during Sheffield Wednesday's Championship defeat by Stoke City on Saturday with the Owls confirming on Thursday that he "faces a spell on the sidelines". With his usual international understudy, Plymouth Argyle's Conor Hazard, yet to play this season because of an injury sustained against Denmark in June, O'Neill has recalled Bailey Peacock-Farrell.
Chris Woakes is preparing to return despite a serious shoulder injury, indicating the camaraderie and determination among teammates during the Test series against India.
"We are very optimistic that Leah will be available. She seemed in very high spirits this morning and I want what's best for the team and that's absolutely having our captain on the pitch for us."