England manager Sarina Wiegman was left fearing the worst after forward Aggie Beever-Jones suffered what appeared to be a serious injury during Thursday's Nations League encounter against Spain.
An Awful Moment on the Pitch
The distressing incident occurred in the 23rd minute when Beever-Jones, who had earned her first competitive start for the Lionesses, went down unchallenged while attempting to control a cross. The 21-year-old immediately signalled for medical attention, appearing to indicate a problem with her left leg.
Wiegman described the moment as "awful," telling reporters after the match: "It doesn't look good. Of course, we're all very concerned. It's always terrible when a player gets injured, especially in that way."
Medical Team's Immediate Response
England's medical staff rushed to Beever-Jones' aid, with the Chelsea forward eventually being carried off the pitch on a stretcher after several minutes of treatment. The visibly emotional player received supportive applause from both sets of fans as she left the field.
"She was in a lot of pain," Wiegman confirmed. "We'll have to wait for proper scans and assessment, but the initial signs are worrying. Our thoughts are with Aggie right now."
Impact on England's Campaign
The injury represents a significant blow to both player and country. Beever-Jones had been enjoying a breakthrough season at club level with Chelsea and was beginning to establish herself in the national setup.
England went on to lose the match 2-0, with Wiegman admitting the injury affected her team's performance: "It's always difficult when something like that happens. The players were clearly shaken, and it took us time to refocus."
The Lionesses now face a crucial period without one of their emerging talents, with the severity of the injury expected to become clear in the coming days following further medical assessment.
