Soccer-England coach optimistic keeper Bardsley healthy for semi

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EDMONTON, June 28 (Reuters) - England coach Mark Sampson is optimistic goalkeeper Karen Bardsley will recover from a mystery eye problem in time for the Women's World Cup semi-final against Japan on Wednesday.

Bardsley had to be withdrawn in the 52nd minute of England's 2-1 win over Canada in Vancouver on Saturday after suffering an eye inflammation. She was…