NI midfielder Furness to miss Nations League games

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After leaving Liverpool, Furness joined Bristol City in January and helped the Robins to promotion to the Women's Super League.

Rachel Furness celebrates Bristol's promotion to the WSL with a Northern Ireland flag

Northern Ireland will be without Rachel Furness for their final two Women's Nations League matches after the midfielder injured her hamstring.

The 35-year-old Bristol City player will miss the trip to Albania on 1 December and Belfast game with the Republic of Ireland four days later.

"She won't go on international camp and will be out for maybe four weeks," said Bristol City boss Lauren Smith.

Furness has scored a NI record 38 goals in 95 international appearances.

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Smith added: "Rachel got an injury in the last game - we won't see her any time soon but hopefully she quickens up that timeline because she's been excellent at the start of the season for us."

After leaving Liverpool, Furness joined Bristol in January and helped the Robins win promotion to the Women's Super League.

Northern Ireland sit third in Group B1, three points clear of bottom side Albania.

The Republic have already secured top spot and promotion to League A of the inaugural Women's Nations League after winning their opening four matches.

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