As the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 which is going to be held in Australia and New Zealand is fast approaching. So, all the focus is on the tournament right now. The eagerly anticipated England Women’s World Cup 2023 squad was recently announced by head coach Sarina Wiegma. The final 23-player squad was announced on 31 May 2023 which is six weeks prior to the tournament.
Coach Wiegman named Chelsea defender Millie Bright as captain because regular captain Leah Williamson, who led England to victory in Euro 2022 is not available for selection due to injury. Other significant omission from the World Cup team are talented duo Fran Kirby and Beth Mead. Millie Bright has not played any International match since march after a knee injury but she was expected to be fit and to be included for the tournament as head coach confirmed her as a new captain in the absence of regular captain Williamson.
England Women’s national team final roster for Women’s World Cup 2023 consists 16 players from the squad which won UEFA EURO 2022 while it also consists six players who will be playing their first major tournament they are Niamh Charles, Laura Coombs, Lauren James, Esme Morgan, Katie Zelem and Katie Robinson.
Alex Greenwood and Lucy Bronze will be playing their third World Cup. While, Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Rachel Daly, Mary Earps, Alex Greenwood, Georgia Stanway and Keira Walsh are also been part of the squad that reached the 2019 World Cup semi-finals.
The standby players are Maya Le Tissier, Jess Park and Emily Ramsey.
England Winning Journey Towards the World Cup 2023
The Lionesses have been on a winning spree since they won Euro Cup 2022, in between they have added Arnold Clark Cup and the inaugural women’s Finalissima titles into their repertoire.
England team are in Group D with Haiti, Denmark and China. They are schedule to play their first World Cup fixture against Haiti on July 22.
England Women’s World Cup 2023 Squad – Final Roster
| Position | Player | Date of Birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
| Goalkeeper | Ellie Roebuck | September 23, 1999 (aged 23) | 11 | 0 | Manchester City |
| Goalkeeper | Hannah Hampton | November 16, 2000 (aged 22) | 2 | 0 | Aston Villa |
| Goalkeeper | Mary Earps | March 7, 1993 (aged 30) | 33 | 0 | Manchester United |
| Defender | Millie Bright (Captain) | August 21, 1993 ( aged 29) | 66 | 5 | Chelsea |
| Defender | Esme Morgan | October 18, 2000 ( aged 22) | 4 | 0 | Manchester City |
| Defender | Lucy Bronze | October 28, 1991 (aged 31) | 104 | 12 | Barcelona (Spain) |
| Defender | Niamh Charles | June 21, 1999 (aged 24) | 6 | 0 | Chelsea |
| Defender | Alex Greenwood | September 7, 1993 (aged 29) | 74 | 5 | Manchester City |
| Defender | Jess Carter | October 27, 1997 (aged 25) | 17 | 1 | Chelsea |
| Defender | Lotte Wubben-Moy | January 11, 1999 (aged 24) | 10 | 0 | Arsenal |
| Midfielder | Georgia Stanway | January 3, 1999 (aged 24) | 49 | 15 | Bayern Munich |
| Midfielder | Laura Coombs | January 29, 1991 (aged 32) | 4 | 0 | Manchester City |
| Midfielder | Jordan Nobbs | December 8, 1992 (aged 30) | 71 | 8 | Aston Villa |
| Midfielder | Katie Zelem | January 20, 1996 (aged 27) | 7 | 0 | Manchester United |
| Midfielder | Keira Walsh | April 8, 1997 (aged 26) | 58 | 0 | Barcelona (Spain) |
| Midfielder | Ella Toone | September 2, 1999 (aged 23) | 31 | 16 | Manchester United |
| Forward | Bethany England | June 3, 1994 (aged 29) | 21 | 11 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Forward | Katie Robinson | August 8, 2002 (aged 20) | 4 | 0 | Brighton |
| Forward | Rachel Daly | December 6, 1991 (aged 31) | 68 | 13 | Aston Villa |
| Forward | Lauren James | September 29, 2001 (aged 21) | 10 | 1 | Chelsea |
| Forward | Lauren Hemp | August 7, 2000 (aged 22) | 37 | 10 | Manchester United |
| Forward | Alessia Russo | February 8, 1999 (aged 24) | 21 | 11 | Manchester United |
| Forward | Chloe Kelly | January 15, 1998 ( aged 25) | 25 | 6 | Manchester City |
Heading to Australia this summer ✈️
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) May 31, 2023
Sarina Weigman with an incredible record of 30-game unbeaten run as England Head coach after she led England to win Euro Cup in 2022. Though the unbeaten run finally comes to an end after they lose with Australia but still that’s an impressive record to hold.
“I have huge belief in this squad and we’re very fortunate to be selecting a fantastic group of players to travel to Australia. We know we will face tough challenges from strong teams, and we will have to be competitive from the first match on 22 July. We will do everything to be at our very best again this summer,” Head Coach Wiegman said.
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— Lionesses (@Lionesses) June 1, 2023
Final Words
England Women’s national football are one of the top contender to lift the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Despite many important player missing the tournament, The team is well equipped to win the World Cup trophy.