When England kick-off their 2023 Women’s World Cup campaign on Saturday against Haiti, they could well do so with two goal-a-game strikers sitting on their bench. It’s a remarkable prospect that not only shows the strength in depth that the Lionesses take into the tournament, but also the selection dilemma that head coach Sarina Wiegman faces ahead of the tournament.
Alessia Russo has mostly led the line for the European champions for the past year, since the retirement of Ellen White after that triumph at Wembley. However, the competition for her place has only grown as time has passed.
Rachel Daly signed for Aston Villa ahead of the season just gone and had an incredible first year, taking the Women’s Super League’s Golden Boot after equalling Vivianne Miedema’s record for the number of goals in a single campaign.
With Bethany England, Tottenham’s incredibly prolific January signing, also making a late charge to earn herself a ticket on the plane, there is so much for Wiegman to consider when it comes to who will lead the line for the Lionesses down under...