Germany captain ruled out of Euro 2022 final vs England just before kick-off

Germany's striker Alexandra Popp (L) reacts as she speaks to Germany's head coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg prior to the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final football match between England and Germany at the Wembley stadium, in London, on July 31, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) / No use as moving pictures or quasi-video streaming. Photos must therefore be posted with an interval of at least 20 seconds. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images) — Alexandra Popp, left, looked in pain during the warm-up (Photo: Getty)

Germany Women’s captain Alexandra Popp has been forced to pull out of the starting XI for the Euro 2022 final against England after suffering an injury in the warm-up.

Popp suffered a muscular problem in the warm-up at Wembley and has been replaced by Lea Schuller.

The striker is considered Germany’s best player and is currently the joint top goalscorer of Euro 2022 alongside England’s Beth Mead.

Germany v France: Semi Final - UEFA Women's EURO 2022 — Popp had scored six goals throughout the tournament (Photo: Getty)

‘But from an England perspective you’ve got to keep focused. You haven’t won anything yet.

‘In all honesty I’m gutted for Alex Popp – the tournament she’s had to miss this occasion.’

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