As England prepare to defend their European Championship title next year, who will Sarina Wiegman pick? Steph Houghton and Fara Williams give their assessment.
Boss Sarina Wiegman has fewer than eight months to make some big decisions regarding her starting line-up as England look to defend their European Championship crown.
So who is set to feature prominently - and who might miss out on the starting line-up? BBC Sport pundits Steph Houghton and Fara Williams, both former England internationals, give their assessment.Mary Earps had cemented her place as Sarina Wiegman's number one goalkeeper, playing every game as England won Euro 2022, and doing so again a year later in their run to the World Cup final.
The most competitive position in England's backline is at centre-back. Alex Greenwood is having a stellar season for Manchester City, as is Millie Bright for Women's Super League leaders Chelsea. Arsenal's Leah Williamson, who has found form after a tricky start to the season, is Wiegman's captain and has started England's past two games.Sarina likes to play Millie Bright.
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