The Republic of Ireland striker was forced to withdraw in the first half of the Seagulls' victory against Chelsea on Saturday.

Rachel Williams’ 89th-minute winner sent Manchester United into the Women’s FA Cup final as they came from behind to beat Brighton 3-2.

It was a bad day for acting head coach Cristian Stellini.

There is no let-up in a frantic first season for the Dutchman, who is juggling a top-four quest with their attempt to follow their Carabao Cup triumph with Europa League and FA Cup glory.

United have also confirmed that Raphael Varane is expected to be out for a few weeks.

Erik ten Hag still does not know the full extent of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane’s injuries but says there can be no excuses as Manchester United prepare to face Nottingham Forest

Liverpool can recover from not signing Jude Bellingham, but the confusion it reveals is more concerning.

Erik ten Hag is sweating on the fitness of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane after a comfortable quarter-final clash ended in a chaotic, and potentially costly, draw with Sevilla

It appeared that on-loan midfielder Marcel Sabitzer’s two first-half goals had given United a considerable advantage, until potential disaster struck six minutes from time

It takes time to settle into any new job and when your manager is Pep Guardiola, who has some of the most intricate tactics in the world, it is even less straightforward

The club announced in November that their owners, the Glazer family, were exploring 'strategic alternatives' for the Old Trafford outfit, with a sale one of the options considered

Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in Alexis Mac Allister, who would welcome a summer transfer and is expected to leave early in the window if conditions are met

Everton boss Sean Dyche is confident striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin can handle the pressure of trying to fire the club away from Premier League relegation trouble

Erik ten Hag needs a striker if his team are to compete with Arsenal and Manchester City. Who should he target?

A third stage is understood to be under way as the process rumbles on towards the latter stages of the season.

Should the bid be successful, Ireland will host a number of games at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and Casement Park in Belfast.

The 25-year-old England international has scored 28 goals this season.

The world number-four ranked Lionesses were favourites to beat the 10th-ranked but injury-plagued Matildas.

The Italian’s exit was announced on Tuesday.

Former England goalkeeper and keen podcaster has been invigorated by return to club he first played for in 2005