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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

England soccer stars who will miss the Women's World Cup sit in Royal Box at Wimbledon

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With the Women's World Cup just a few days away, some of the injured players on England's national soccer team were treated like royalty at Wimbledon on Saturday.

Fran Kirby, Beth Mead and Leah Williamson were all in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch some tennis on Day 6 — the traditional day when sports greats are invited to the All England Club. All three won the Women's European Championship last year but will miss this year's World Cup tournament in Australia and New Zealand because of injuries.

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