SYDNEY (AP) — European champion England misplaced one other key participant to harm in its match Friday in opposition to Denmark on the Women’s World Cup.

Midfielder Keira Walsh, enjoying in her second Women’s World Cup, went down within the thirty fifth minute whereas the Lionesses led 1-0 at halftime after an early objective by Lauren James. Walsh held her proper leg and was carried off the sphere on a stretcher.

Walsh gained participant of the match honors within the 2022 Euros closing, which England gained 2-1 over Germany.

Injuries have been a priority for England getting into the match. Beth Mead, who gained the Golden Boot on the 2022 Euros, suffered an ACL harm when enjoying for Arsenal in December. Leah Williamson, additionally enjoying for Arsenal, tore an ACL throughout a match in April, inflicting her to overlook the Women’s World Cup as nicely.

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Anna Ruth Riggins is a pupil on the University of Georgia’s Carmical Sports Media Institute.

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