Defending champions Arsenal have reached the semi-finals of the Women’s Champions League.

The Reds said they were ‘deeply shocked and saddened’ by Beard’s death.

The 44-year-old former Lyon boss was brought in to succeed Emma Hayes after she left for the United States.

The England goalkeeper is out of contract this summer.

After Chelsea’s WSL win against Arsenal on Friday night, Hayes said she regretted her comments.