![]() ![]() Daly’s move into an attacking position means she could be an automatic starter in Australia. Unfortunate to be omitted from England’s regular XI last summer. Played left-back against South Korea and Belgium, and centre-back against Italy - and seems comfortable in either position. Outstanding against South Korea, the Arnold Clark Cup player of the tournament is capable of either dribbling on the outside or drifting infield into central positions. Not even in the squad for Euro 2022 but now England’s most exciting attacking option. Rachel Daly's England brace tells us what we already knew - she's a No 9, not a left-back The only question mark is her hold-up play. Her pressing helps England dominate in terms of territory and she is excellent at attacking crosses. Still an option at left-back but her superb centre-forward performance against Italy, and her place at the top of the WSL goalscoring charts (10 goals, tied with Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw), means she might now be Wiegman’s best bet up front. ![]() The major change from this international break. Still England’s No 1, in part because of her excellent distribution and communication. She also displays a fine partnership with Walsh from their Manchester City days. Wiegman needs presence in midfield and Stanway delivers. Was not an automatic pick 12 months ago but now it’s difficult to imagine her outside England’s first team. A reliable defender, an invaluable leader and has clearly struck up a good partnership with James.Ģ️⃣-0️⃣ to the #Lionesses! □ /57bMkv1AUF Seems reinvigorated after her summer move to Barcelona and still provides flashbacks to that overlapping, buccaneering right-back from a couple of years ago. Millie BrightĮngland’s most consistent defender and, judging from last summer’s Euro 2022 quarter-final victory against Spain, also the plan B in attack. ![]() ![]() The debate about whether she plays in midfield or defence may never be entirely settled but she is more comfortable at centre-back. By England's midfield star Keira WalshĪs captain, an automatic starter - although Wiegman did drop her Netherlands captain Mandy van den Berg at Euro 2017. Probably the player England can least afford to lose, considering the fact Wiegman’s alternative plan in the holding role is moving Leah Williamson from centre-back into midfield, which in turn disrupts the defence. Try not to get too bogged down in the numbers as these aren’t strict rankings - though it’s safe to say the names towards the top of this list are England’s key protagonists. The below list is an educated guess by The Athletic of the 40 most important players at Wiegman’s disposal and how likely they are to make her squad for next summer’s tournament. For some positions, I don’t know yet and I don’t have to know yet.” Collectively, England were impressive, particularly in how they regained the ball, but these wins over South Korea, Italy and Belgium were about helping Wiegman decide the final slots in her 23-player squad for the Women’s World Cup.Īfter the game on Wednesday, Wiegman said she has plenty of thinking to do before the summer: “In some positions, if those players stay fit and performing as they do, their chance of not being picked for the first XI is not very high. ![]()
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