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Jess Naz becomes the eighth player to suffer an ACL since the start of the WSL season England and Tottenham forward Jess Naz has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and will miss the rest of the season. The 25-year-old picked up the injury in Spurs' late win over Aston Villa on Sunday and will require an operation on her right knee. It is the second time Naz has suffered an ACL injury in her career having missed the 2019-20 Women's Super League season as a result of the issue in her other knee. Naz, who has started every WSL game for Spurs this season, has six England caps and was in the squad for October's friendly defeat by Brazil and win over Australia. She joins England youngsters Michelle Agyemang and Katie Reid who also suffered ACL injuries this season. Last month, England and Chelsea midfielder Keira Walsh said governing bodies must "listen to the players" about the congested fixture schedule in relation to ACL injuries. ACL injuries suffered since the start of the WSL season: Michelle Agyemang (Brighton, on loan from Arsenal) Maite Oroz (Tottenham) Marie Höbinger (Liverpool) Manu Zinsberger (Arsenal) Sophie Roman Haug (Liverpool) Jill Baijings (Aston Villa) Katie Reid (Arsenal) Jess Naz (Tottenham) What is an ACL injury and why is it so serious? Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie are back for another season of the Women's Football Weekly podcast. New episodes drop every Tuesday on BBC Sounds, plus find interviews and extra content from the Women's Super League and beyond on the Women's Football Weekly feed Get the latest WSL news on our dedicated page England fast bowler Wood out of Ashes tour Celtic legend Deans dies aged 79 England need to win next Test or Ashes will get embarrassing - Mc Grath Martin Lewis's top tips from Premium Bonds to student loans The second series of Mammoth has defrosted on BBC i Player Margaret Atwood, award-winning author, shares her Desert Island Discs The classic 1972 Doctor Who story that introduced the Sea Devils England fast bowler Wood out of Ashes tour Hamilton's struggles and ranking Verstappen's 2025 - Q&A England need to win next Test or Ashes will get embarrassing - Mc Grath Norris keen to 'live a normal few days' and 'forget I drive in F1' Is this the end of Salah at Liverpool? Audio Is this the end of Salah at Liverpool? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? 'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times' How Norris achieved his lifetime's ambition by 'winning it my way' Is there any way back for Salah and Liverpool? England soundly beaten by Australia in second Test drubbing. Video England soundly beaten by Australia in second Test drubbing Backed by his family, propelled by his talent - the rise of Norris Nancy suffers nightmare debut as his Celtic challenge laid bare 'Spurs boss Frank eases pressure but tide has not turned yet' England's 'Bazball' message dead - Agnew column Plotting England and Scotland's routes through the World Cup 'A wonderful miracle' - how Messi & Beckham made Miami shine Memorable O'Sullivan moments as snooker great turns 50 BBC to show Sabalenka v Kyrgios in 'Battle of Sexes' Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.