England are posed with the possibility of a major blow to their Women's World Cup hopes with Steph Houghton in a race against time to be fit for their quarter-final against Norway.

The Lionesses captain was on the receiving end of a horror tackle during Sunday's 3-0 win over Cameroon in the last 16 - in a game that was shrouded by controversy.

Houghton was caught high above the ankle deep into injury time by Alexandra Takounda Engolo, which left her in a heap.

England captain Steph Houghton is a doubt ahead of their Women's World Cup quarter-final

She was on the receiving end of a horror tackle from Cameroon's Alexandra Takounda Engolo

The Cameroonian caught the England captain high above the right ankle during Sunday's clash