Sport AnalysisFor most nations, losing the spine of their European Championship-winning side just months out from the World Cup would be devastating to their hopes of winning the tournament. Fran Kirby has joined Beth Mead and Leah Williamson on England’s ever growing injury list, confirming she requires surgery on her knee after yet another setback. Yet that has done little to diminish the Lionesses’ status among the favourites for the World Cup, not least because Wiegman has already set about creating “England 2.0”. The likelihood is that will come much later, with Wiegman reluctant to take any big risks in her World Cup squad. Wiegman undoubtedly has options – and that is why there is a sense of “business as usual” about England’s World Cup planning – even without three of their key personnel.

Source: Express May 04, 2023 12:55 UTC