England’s MacIver withdraws from World Cup choice

England goalkeeper Sandy MacIver has made herself unavailable for choice for this summer season’s World Cup after harm ruined the tip to her season.

Nonetheless she pulled out of England’s Finalissima squad in April and can not play in Australia and New Zealand.

“I’ve taken the choice to make myself unavailable for England choice transferring ahead,” the 24-year-old mentioned.

“My present focus stays on my rehab. I’m making nice progress and look ahead to a completely match pre-season with Metropolis.”

MacIver was certainly one of 4 goalkeepers in Sarina Wiegman’s earlier squad together with Earps, Hannah Hampton and Ellie Roebuck – to whom she can also be back-up at Manchester Metropolis – earlier than withdrawing with a groin harm.

European champions England have been hampered by harm within the build-up to this yr’s World Cup, with captain Leah Williamson positively dominated out together with ahead Fran Kirby.

Key striker Beth Mead can also be a doubt due to a long-term anterior cruciate ligament harm whereas defenders Lucy Bronze and Millie Vivid are additionally fighting accidents.