England’s 23-Player Squad Revealed for 2023 Women’s World Cup: England have announced their 23-player squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (31 May).
The Lionesses, who are ranked fourth in the world by FIFA in women’s football, are the incumbent European champions and will travel to the World Cup as one of the favourites to win the tournament.
England’s 23-Player Squad Revealed for 2023 Women’s World Cup: Who comprises England’s World Cup roster?
The complete England World Cup squad for 2023 is as follows:
Mary Earps, Hannah Hampton, and Ellie Roebuck are the goaltenders.
Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Jess Carter, Niamh Charles, Alex Greenwood, Esme Morgan, and Lotte Wubben-Yuen are the defenders.
Laura Coombes, Jordan Nobbs, Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, Katie Zelem, and Kiera Walsh serve as midfielders.
Rachel Daly, Beth England, Lauren Hemp, Lauren James, Katie Robinson, Chloe Kelly, and Alessia Russo were the goal scorers.
16 of the 23 players were members of the England team that won Euro 2022, including Barcelona defender Lucy Bronze, Chelsea central defender Mille Bright, and Tottenham striker Beth England.
Niamh Charles, Laura Coombs, Lauren James, Esme Morgan, Katie Robinson, and Katie Zelem will all compete in their first major championship.
England manager Sarina Wiegman announced at her squad announcement press conference that Mille Bright will captain the team in lieu of Leah Williamson, who will miss the World Cup due to a knee injury.
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When is the 2023 World Cup for women?
The competition will be held in the oceanic regions of Australia and New Zealand beginning on 20 July 2023 and concluding precisely one month later on 20 August 2023.