England and Arsenal midfielder ‘heartbroken’ after rupturing ACL (BBC)

England and Arsenal’s Jordan Nobbs says she is “heartbroken” after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament seven months before the Women’s World Cup.

Nobbs could miss the rest of the season and is a doubt for the 2019 World Cup, which begins in France on 7 June.

The midfielder, 25, has scored eight league goals for Arsenal this term.

“I am heartbroken right now but I can’t thank the whole football world enough for their support and messages,” the Gunners skipper said on social media.

The England vice-captain, who has 56 senior international caps, added: “I have been truly overwhelmed.” Read more

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