England will have to go to the World Cup without another key player with the news that Fran Kirby will undergo surgery.
Kirby, has been missing for Chelsea since February and played no part in England's Finalissima triumph at Wembley last month. Last week Emma Hayes admitted Kirby's situation was changing on a weekly basis, but that she hadn't featured in normal training.
But the Blues have now released a further update confirming that Kirby will be out of action for a "significant period." That is expected to include the 2023 World Cup, meaning Sarina Wiegman will be missing another regular starter from the Euros winning side.
