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England have called up Nicola Hobbs after first-choice goalkeeper Carly Telford saw her involvement in the UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship ended by a fractured collarbone.
Heavy landing
The Sunderland AFC custodian sustained the blow 30 minutes into yesterday's opening 3-1 victory against Scotland, landing heavily on her left shoulder when successfully keeping out a low drive from an opponent. Telford, who is due to take up a football scholarship in America directly after the tournament, felt the bone snap and the fracture was confirmed at a local hospital in Zalaegerszeg.
Russia next
Hobbs flew out to Budapest today and is expected to provide cover with Danielle Hill stepping up to claim the No1 jersey. England are next in Group B action against Russia tomorrow ahead of their concluding pool game versus France on Monday.
Heavy landing
The Sunderland AFC custodian sustained the blow 30 minutes into yesterday's opening 3-1 victory against Scotland, landing heavily on her left shoulder when successfully keeping out a low drive from an opponent. Telford, who is due to take up a football scholarship in America directly after the tournament, felt the bone snap and the fracture was confirmed at a local hospital in Zalaegerszeg.
Russia next
Hobbs flew out to Budapest today and is expected to provide cover with Danielle Hill stepping up to claim the No1 jersey. England are next in Group B action against Russia tomorrow ahead of their concluding pool game versus France on Monday.