England secured a 3-0 victory over Australia women's national football team at Pride Park, but the night was overshadowed by a serious injury to 19-year-old forward Michelle Agyemang, who was carried off on a stretcher.
- Agyemang, who came on as a substitute in the 62nd minute, collapsed clutching her knee after an off-the-ball incident and was visibly in pain as she was stretcher-ed off.
- Head coach Sarina Wiegman described the incident as “an awful moment” and admitted the prognosis “doesn’t look good” while awaiting fuller medical assessment.
- The young forward had been a breakout star during UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, scoring crucial late-goals for England in the knockout stages, and her injury raises concerns for her development and role in upcoming tournaments.
- Despite the win, the injury to Agyemang casts a shadow over the evening, underlining how even friendlies in this cycle are fraught with risk and will force the team to consider adjustments in their attacking options.
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