Keira Walsh: England midfielder taken off on stretcher with knee injury in Women's World Cup game against Denmark
Keira Walsh was carried off on a stretcher during England's World Cup group game against Denmark after appearing to catch her studs in the ground; Lionesses were leading at half-time courtesy of Lauren James' opener at Allianz Stadium
Friday 28 July 2023 10:53, UK
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England's hopes of winning the Women's World Cup suffered a blow on Friday when Keira Walsh was taken off the pitch on a stretcher with what appeared to be a serious knee injury during the Group D match against Denmark.
The 26-year-old holding midfielder, who was an integral part of the England team that won the Euros last year, crumpled to the turf at Sydney Football Stadium without contact in the 38th minute and immediately called for medical assistance.
After a lengthy delay, Walsh left the field with her head in her hands on a stretcher and was replaced by Laura Coombs.
Walsh moved from Manchester City to Catalan giants Barcelona last year for a world record fee reported to be in the region of $470,000 (£367,000). She won a Liga F and Champions League double in her first season in Spain.
Leah Williamson, Beth Mead (England), Janine Beckie (Canada), Delphine Cascarino, Marie-Antoinette Katoto (France), Vivianne Miedema (Netherlands), Christen Press, Catarina Macario (United States).
England, who beat Haiti 1-0 in their tournament opener, were leading Denmark 1-0 when Walsh departed the contest courtesy of Lauren James's sixth minute goal.
During James' celebrations, the midfielder attempted a knee slide but it revealed the dryness of the pitch at the Allianz Stadium as she fell over herself in the corner.
Speaking before the Denmark game, Walsh said the prospect of completing a personal trophy
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