Talking points as England fly out ahead of Womens World Cup

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England fly out for the Womens World Cup in Australia and New Zealand on Wednesday.Sarina Wiegmans European champions will open their campaign against Haiti in Brisbane on July 22, and also take on Denmark and China in Group D.Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the talking points surrounding Jason Terry Jersey the Lione ses as they head Down Under.Those not on the planeA year on from their Euros triumph on home soil, England are certainly serious contenders for glory this summer but it will have to be achieved without some very notable names that are mi sing from the squad due to injury. Those not on the plane include a sidelined trio who were key in the Euros-winning side skipper Leah Williamson and Beth Mead, both out after suffering ACL damage, and Fran Kirby, recovering from a knee i sue of her own. Other absentees are record-scorer Ellen White and 161-cap Jill Scott, who each retired after the Euros final.Brights fitne sWith Williamson ruled out, fellow centre-back Bright has been named captain of the squad, but she has been building up her fitne s herself after sustaining a knee injury while playing for Chelsea in March and subsequently undergoing surgery. While the 29-year-old was not involved in Saturdays 0-0 warm-up match against Portugal at Stadium MK, she has stre sed her confidence of being ready for the Haiti game. The contest in Milton Keynes saw goalkeeper Mary Earps skipper the team, while Esme Morgan and Je s Carter started in central defence, with Alex Greenwood at left-back.StrikersA definite source of intrigue is who might spearhead Englands attack at this tournament. Last summer, when Wiegman had the same starting XI throughout the Euros, it was White, with Ale sia Ru so making for an impre sively effective replacement from the bench. On Saturday, Womens Super League Golden Boot winner Rachel Daly started at centre-forward, with Ru so the divisions player of the year, who has just joined Arsenal after leaving Manchester United coming on for her at half-time. Both players were unable to net OJ Mayo Jersey despite having a number of chances. Wiegman, who also has Bethany England to call upon as a striker, described that as having been a little problem but not a worry.The rest of the attackWiegmans starting front three on Saturday also included Lauren Hemp on the left Milwaukee Bucks Jersey and on the right where Mead was so potent last summer Lauren James. Changes at the interval then saw Chloe Kelly, the matchwinner as a substitute in the Euros final, come on and exciting Chelsea 21-year-old James switch to a deeper, central position as Ella Toone came off. The attack full stop is an area of the team generating considerable interest as Wiegman ponders her selection for July 22, having said on Saturday she feels that in some positions its really tight.PreparationFollowing the weekends send-off fixture, the only other match England are scheduled to play before the World Cup starts is a behind-closed-doors game against Canada on July 14. While Wiegman admitted ahead of the Portugal fixture that she would ideally have liked more warm-up game time, she described the schedule in place, with the travel involved, as the best po sible preparation we can have, declaring herself satisfied, and has since said she feels England are in a very good place.
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