“Keep Smiling Captain” – David Beckham and Harry Kane Lead Thousands as They React to England’s Euros Hero’s Saddening Long-Term Injury Update

Over the years, the England soccer team has had some of the best players in the world. The likes of David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen, and Bobby Charlton have played for the ‘Three Lions’. Even if the country has won just one World Cup, back in 1966, they have remained one of the best teams in the world. But their World Cup hopes have often been derailed. The biggest reason has been players suffering injuries, like Rooney, who suffered one back in the 2006 World Cup.

It seems the England women’s team’s hopes for lifting the World Cup are also in danger, as the Lionesses are dealt a huge blow. The team’s skipper, Leah Williamson, is set to miss the World Cup following her season-ending injury. The defender was recently stretchered off the field during a WSL game. This is a major setback to the Lionesses, as their World Cup hopes are on the verge of being derailed.

David Beckham and Harry Kane join thousands in reacting to the Lionesses’ skipper’s injury

England’s women’s team captain, Leah Williamson, suffered a shocking injury during the WSL clash between Arsenal and Manchester United. The Gunners defender collapsed to the ground after just 12 minutes as she was taken off the field after rupturing her ACL.

She’ll be out for a while and she will certainly miss the World Cup campaign. Following her injury, she penned an emotional message on her Instagram, stating that her Champions League and World Cup dreams are over. This has garnered her huge support from the soccer world, as many stars have showed their support, backing the England superstar.

The former England international David Beckham joined everyone in extending his support. He posted a story for her on Instagram. With the picture, he wrote, “Keep Smiling Captain,” sending her a heartwarming message. Moreover, the ‘Three Lions’ captain Harry Kane also had a few words for Williamson. The Tottenham striker shared her picture and wrote, “Keep your head up, Leah Williamson. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery.”

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Furthermore, Chelsea star Mason Mount also posted her picture and wrote, “We’re all with you, Leah Williamson.” Besides this, other women’s soccer stars also wrote heartwarming messages for her. It is indeed a tough moment for her, as she will now get operated on for her injury.

Williamson set to undergo surgery

Williamson was stretchered off the pitch following her injury. The defender was seen in distress after feeling discomfort in her knee. After she was taken off the field, and scan reports showed she had ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament, which takes at least six months to recover from.

The club’s website gave an official statement regarding her injury. It read, “We can confirm that Leah Williamson suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in our Barclays Women’s Super League match against Manchester United on Wednesday night.” (Statement continues below).

“Leah will now begin a period of rehabilitation and is set for an extended spell on the sidelines. She will undergo surgery in due course. Everyone at Arsenal will be supporting Leah closely throughout the journey ahead and we would ask that her privacy is respected at this time.”

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It will be certainly sad to see Williamson miss the World Cup for many of the Lionesses’ fans. Do you think England can still win the World Cup without their star defender and captain? Let us know in the comments.