Their partnership at left-back and left centre-back would've been a perfect combination in the starting lineup, let alone the selected 23, having kept out countless goals in the WSL for Manchester United. In fact you could provide an argument that Hannah Blundelland Millie Turner could've had their tickets to Australia booked in addition to their defensive partner.

The Manchester City defender has also been brilliant, but their noisy neighbour's consistent performances and 2nd place finish was because of their backbone, and the commitment by the back four that Marc Skinnerhas become accustomed to using. Many pundits, fans and experts put it as a 'given' that the 21-year-old would be on there, and despite making only two appearances for the Lionesses, she has had a stellar campaign with the Red Devils.Įsme Morgan is the name on the sheet that people maybe didn't expect. Michaels must have been host to a huge gasp when the squad announcement came through on Wednesday afternoon, but as we are witness to this paradisiacal tenure under Sarina Wiegman, surely the doubters have no reason to be coming out this early?Īlthough she features on the small standby list, there is no doubt that Maya Le Tissier is the one name that almost had to be in the 23 selected. There's always going to be chitter-chatter about who misses out in a squad announcement, especially when the stakes are as high as a World Cup. Maya Le Tissier of England during the Arnold Clark Cup match between England and Korea Republic at Stadium MK on Februin Milton Keynes, England.

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