England head coach Sarina Wiegman has revealed the 23 players she will be taking to Australia as the Lionesses look to win the World Cup for the first time and build on last summer’s European Championship success.
Goalkeepers: Mary Earps, Ellie Roebuck, Hannah Hampton
Morgan over Le Tissier is a surprise and Sarina has explained her thinking in that regard. Given that she is a two time Euro winning coach Im happy to back her judgement
She was asked about Le Tissier, so not sure what you're getting at there.
I warned Blundell wouldn't be picked, she never has been under Wiegman and that's unlikely to change immediately before a major tournament for any player.
Le Tissier was a surprise, but if they do see her as a right-back then they've clearly gone with Morgan based on her club role this season.
so Rich it looks like you got nearly all of them right apart from a few changes on the defenders if I am comparing them right - like others surprised/shocked by Le Tissier and Blundell omissions but cannot take everyone
Very shocked that Wubben-Moy, Morgan and Charles were all both picked over Le Tissier, going into the selection you could’ve made a case for Le Tissier to be starting imo.
Bright being picked gives me the impression the backline will be: Bronze, Bright, Greenwood, Carter which shouldn’t cause too many issues but I think having Le Tissier who is frankly just better quality than Morgan, Charles and Wubben-Moy would’ve been beneficial
Yet when she has started for England this season it has been at full back. Rather like Paul Parker many years ago. Centre back for club right back for country.
#NoMeadNoParty - Sadly she's not ready for it. I'm sure she'll use the summer to get fit and raring to go for the new season.
A good squad but I would have included MLT. Let's hope Sarina can work her magic again.
Morgan over Le Tissier is a surprise and Sarina has explained her thinking in that regard. Given that she is a two time Euro winning coach Im happy to back her judgement
No Blundell, but Morgan gets picked, where on earth is the sense there??
Moy over Le Tiss??
Sarina has a lot of questions to answer, if we could only have the right people asking the right questions.
She was asked about Le Tissier, so not sure what you're getting at there.
I warned Blundell wouldn't be picked, she never has been under Wiegman and that's unlikely to change immediately before a major tournament for any player.
Le Tissier was a surprise, but if they do see her as a right-back then they've clearly gone with Morgan based on her club role this season.
I'm here for the downfall of lionesses
Baffled by Le Tissier omission, and pleased that England has been included. I am on fence about Zelem who, for me, isnt mobile enough.
Dont mind Robinson as a wildcard selection.
Robinson is a classic pick in terms of a young player with potential being given an opportunity to grow.
Le Tissier being left out is an absolute mistake
so Rich it looks like you got nearly all of them right apart from a few changes on the defenders if I am comparing them right - like others surprised/shocked by Le Tissier and Blundell omissions but cannot take everyone
Very shocked that Wubben-Moy, Morgan and Charles were all both picked over Le Tissier, going into the selection you could’ve made a case for Le Tissier to be starting imo.
Bright being picked gives me the impression the backline will be: Bronze, Bright, Greenwood, Carter which shouldn’t cause too many issues but I think having Le Tissier who is frankly just better quality than Morgan, Charles and Wubben-Moy would’ve been beneficial
I think LWM has had a very good showing since Williamson's injury. I also think she's one of those character players. But I agree re Morgan.
Utterly bizarre that Le Tissier isn't even in the squad. There's a valid argument that she should be starting.
Have just seen that Park and Le Tissier are both on stand by and will travel to Australia, would have them both in the squad myself
I agree. I thought we'd take her and not Coombs. I'd have her over Morgan personally.
Agree. Wiegman has just said England see Le Tissier as more of a full-back, which may have swayed things with more depth in that area.
How is Li Tiss more of full back, when she has been playing at CB for a full season??
Is Mary Earps viewed asca striker, despite playing a full season as a goalkeeper??
Yet when she has started for England this season it has been at full back. Rather like Paul Parker many years ago. Centre back for club right back for country.