The Manchester City winger was spotted trading shirts with Denmark and Everton forward Nicoline Sorensen after England’s 1-0 group stage victory over the Danes on Friday evening
With all the other headlines set to take centre stage â England’s 1-0 victory over Denmark, Keira Walsh’s knee update, Lauren James’ sublime â it’s more than understandable that a post-match shirt swap flew under the radar on Friday evening.
England’s Chloe Kelly traded jerseys with Danish forward Nicoline Sorensen following the Lionesses’ narrow second group stage match win at the Sydney Football Stadium.
But James’ stunning first-half goal and eventual game-winner was swiftly overshadowed as Walsh was stretchered off shortly after the half-hour mark in what appeared to be the work of another ACL injury. It’s since been confirmed that Walsh did not suffer any ACL injury and will remain at the Terrigal team base in Australia to continue her recovery.
Nevertheless, in the afterglow of Friday’s match, the mood was muted and sombre as thoughts remained on the uncertainty of Walsh’s condition and the ostensible ACL epidemic stalking women’s football.