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Louise Wilkes

Fran Kirby's England World Cup dreams crushed after Chelsea star confirms season-ending injury

Frank Kirby's season has come to an end after a medical specialist concluded that the Chelsea striker will need to undergo surgery on her knee.

The 29-year-old has struggled to manage the injury since the Continental League Cup semi-final tie with West Ham and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. This means she will also miss out on the Women’s World Cup with England in the summer.

Chelsea won the game with an impressive 7-0 display, and Kirby got herself on the scoresheet before collapsing to the floor clutching her knee and has been out of action since for club and country.

Today (Tuesday), she released a statement on Twitter that read: "Unfortunately, after a few months of rehab, the decision has been made that I will require surgery on my knee. I have been trying my best to not have to undergo this but unfortunately, my progress has been limited due to the issue in my knee.

"I’m absolutely gutted to announce that this means my season is over and I will not be able to make the World Cup in the summer. I’m going to be doing everything possible to be ready for the start of next season and want to wish my teammates at Chelsea the best of luck for the rest of the season and my Lioness teammates for the best of luck for the summer.”

Chelsea tweeted: “ We’re all with you” and adoring fans continue to roll in the well wishes, Jodie tweeted: “Gutted for you. Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope to see you back out there next season, you’ve got this.”

Rob tweeted: “Back soon and back even stronger Fran”.

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