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Karen Bardsley Ruled Out of England's World Cup Semi-Final Clash With Hamstring Injury

England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley has been ruled of the Lionesses' semi-final clash against United States with a hamstring injury.

The Manchester City shotstopper has been superb form for Phil Neville's side this summer, but will now miss out on the biggest game of her career - with Carly Telford stepping into the breach.

The 31-year-old has already made one appearance at this World Cup, featuring in England's 1-0 win over Argentina during the Group Stages of the competition.

While it's an enforced change that won't affect England's game plan for the semi-final, losing Bardsley to injury will be the last thing that Neville and co wanted before they face a free-scoring USWNT side.