KEIRA WALSH has not sustained ACL damage following her knee injury during England’s win against Denmark on Friday.
However, the midfielder has been ruled out of the Lionesses’ World Cup Group D clash with China on Tuesday.
The update on Walsh’s condition followed initial fears the Lioness ace had ruptured her knee ligament.
The FA confirmed the news following a scan yesterday afternoon after Sarina Wiegman’s side’s 1-0 defeat of the Danes.
Walsh’s knee examination was carried out a day after she was stretchered off in tears during England’s duel with Denmark at Sydney Stadium.
The Barcelona ace saw her involvement in the game ended after her studs appeared to get stuck in the turf.
Her injury occurred whilst she attempted to retain possession for the Lionesses with Denmark attempting to mount a counter attack.
And Walsh was spotted mouthing the words “I’ve done my knee” with England’s medics later coming to her aid.
The midfielder, who helped the Lionesses win last summer’s Euros, will remain at the squad’s base in Terrigal to continue her recovery.
Her injury will continue to be assessed by England’s medical staff.
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It is not yet known whether she will be able to feature for the team should they progress to the World Cup knockout stage.
The team are currently top of Group D and will be aiming to seal a win against China at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
