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Optimism that Walsh avoids ACL injury at World Cup - sources - ESPN

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SYDNEY — There is optimism that England midfielder Keira Walsh has avoided an ACL injury but is still a major doubt for the rest of the Women's World Cup, sources have told ESPN.

Walsh injured her right knee in England's 1-0 win over Denmark in Sydney on Friday. — Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) The incident occurred in the 35th minute as she stretched for a pass.

Walsh's right knee buckled under her, and she immediately signalled to the bench for help. She was soon stretchered off and later seen on England's bench in the second-half with a knee brace and crutches.

Sources have told ESPN the early signs are that Walsh has not suffered an ACL injury. The news was first reported by the Telegraph.

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