Chelsea and England forward Fran Kirby says she is “absolutely gutted” to miss the World Cup after learning she requires surgery on a knee injury that will keep her out of action for a “significant period”.
Kirby, 29, who was unavailable for Sarina Wiegman’s most recent England squad in April, will also miss Chelsea’s challenge for a fourth consecutive Women’s Super League title and this month’s FA Cup final against Manchester United.
