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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Australia star Sam Kerr ruled out of Women’s World Cup opener after injury blow

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Australia star Sam Kerr has been ruled out of her country’s first two matches at the Women’s World Cup in what is a huge blow to the tournament co-hosts.

The Chelsea striker suffered a calf injury in training the day before the start of the tournament.

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