England manager Sarina Wiegman has addressed the devastating injuries to Leah Williamson and Fran Kirby after their World Cup hopes were dashed in recent weeks following long-term injuries.
Williamson suffered a heartbreaking ACL injury in Arsenal's Women's Super League meeting with Manchester United last month. It was news that shook the nation as the Lionesses will be forced to head to a major tournament without their captain. Kirby, on the other hand, has been sidelined for some time but she confirmed this week her current treatment plan wasn't working and she's set to undergo surgery which will keep her out for another significant period of time.
The Lionesses are already sweating over the fitness of Beth Mead, who also picked up an ACL injury earlier in the campaign. While the Arsenal star hasn't yet been ruled out of the World Cup, as she's set to be given every opportunity to make it, it still may come too soon for the forward.
