England’s midfielder, Keira Walsh, has returned to team training in preparation for their Women’s World Cup last-16 tie against Nigeria. The 26-year-old suffered an injury during England’s Group D victory over Denmark, raising initial fears of a tournament-ending knee injury. However, her injury turned out to be less severe than anticipated, boosting her chances of featuring in the knockout phase.
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The Lionesses are set to begin the knockout phase of their World Cup campaign against Nigeria on Monday. England’s official Twitter account announced the positive news, stating that all 23 players participated in training at Central Coast Stadium.