Keira Walsh stretchered off in tears in huge blow for England during Women’s World Cup clash against Denmark

ENGLAND were hit with a major injury blow as Keira Walsh was stretchered off in tears.

The Lionesses midfielder went down ten minutes before half-time in the Women’s World Cup clash with Denmark.

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Keira Walsh was in tears appearing to suffer a knee injury[/caption]

The Lionesses ace was taken off on a stretcherGetty

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Walsh stuck her right leg out to try and intercept the ball but her foot appeared to get stuck in the turf as she crumpled down in pain and immediately waved for treatment.

She then appeared to tell the physio: “I’ve done my knee.”

And that could prove a massive hit for England’s World Cup hopes with the influential midfielder’s tournament potentially in tatters.

Team-mates Lucy Bronze and Georgia Stanway ran over to support the star who was visibly emotional, burying her head in her arm.

The heartbroken Barcelona star was given a rousing reception as she was carried off the field with her face covered by her shirt.

Manchester City’s Laura Coombs came on to replace Walsh in midfield.

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Walsh intercepted the ball but her foot got stuck in the turfBBC

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She instantly knew there was damage done[/caption]

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The midfielder was clearly devastated on the pitch[/caption]

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Team-mates showed their support as she was taken off[/caption]