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WOMEN'S WORLD CUP

Keira Walsh stretchered off for England: Will she miss the rest of Women’s World Cup?

Walsh left the pitch in tears during the Women’s World Cup clash between England and Denmark with what looks to be a serious knee injury.

Kieran Quaile
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England's midfielder #04 Keira Walsh (L) is taken off on a stretcher after an injury next to England's coach Sarina Wiegman-Glotzbach (R) during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group D football match between England and Denmark at Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney on July 28, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
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England midfielder Keira Walsh was stretchered off in the first half of England’s Women’s World Cup match with Denmark on Friday.

Walsh left the pitch in tears with what looks to be a serious knee injury. With England leading 1-0 thanks to Lauren James’ opener after just six minutes, the Barcelona Femení player appeared to get her foot caught in the turf when lunging to intercept a pass, and she could now be set to miss the remainder of the tournament.

After leaving the field of play, Walsh, 26, was replaced by Laura Coombs.

England’s injuries

England were already missing key players Fran Kirby, Leah Williamson and Beth Mead through injury, and now look set to be without their No.4.

Walsh is a key part of Sarina Wiegman’s England setup and will be a major loss for the Lionesses, particularly if they continue to progress Down Under and meet tougher opposition.