The England Women’s National Team, like the rest of the world, has been preparing for their World Cup appearance. Unlike other countries, last-minute roster adjustments have had fans worrying about their World Cup success. Some of the team’s best players who helped them qualify will now not be able to bring their talent to the women’s World Cup due to injuries.
The Injuries
As news of Leah Williamson’s World-Cup-ending ACL injury breaks, the words of her England team-mate @BMeado9 have never rung truer.
More. Research. Needed.pic.twitter.com/0fnCLgCECo
— FIFPRO (@FIFPRO) April 21, 2023
In the past year, England has lost three crucial additions to their World Cup roster due to knee injuries. These injuries have been heartbreaking for both the team and the players themselves.
To begin, Beth Mead, a forward for Arsenal, tore her ACL. While the surgery went well, she has not recovered enough to play in the World Cup. In February, Fran Kirby, a Chelsea midfielder, hurt her knee and is soon to undergo knee surgery. Later in April, Leah Williamson, an Arsenal defender, tore her ACL as well. This has been devastating as she cannot participate in both the World Cup and missed the Champions League.
Without these world-class players, England has now lost a top…
