Raso rebounds from broken back

Six months after horrific injury, Aussie international makes triumphant return

SYDNEY - Six months ago Australian international Hayley Raso broke her back in the US National Women's Soccer League and faced the prospect of never playing the game again.

But Raso had a dream to be at this year's Women's World Cup in France, and with the aid of medical staff, a wheelchair and a walker, she has battled back from near-disaster.