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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Paul Eddison

England ‘resilience’ can help Lionesses overcome injuries at Women’s World Cup

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Success breeds success and England legend Rachel Yankey believes that the momentum from the Lionesses’ Euros crown can carry them at the World Cup despite a host of big-name absentees.

Skipper Leah Williamson will miss the showpiece Down Under through injury, as will Beth Mead and Fran Kirby.

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