Germany Women's World Cup 2023 squad: Who's in & who's out?

Merle Frohms played nine out of Germany's 10 fixtures in the qualifiers for the World Cup and will be the first-choice keeper for the two-time champions in the 2023 edition of the tournament.

Chelsea goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger played over 60 per cent of the club's Women's Super League games in the 2022-23 season and will be a capable back-up for Frohms in the national team.

Marina Hegering, Sara Doorsoun and Kathrin Hendrich are experienced defenders in the German squad. They are strong and physical players who are also good on the ball and are likely to feature in the starting line-up often.

Hendrich is an experienced defender who is likely to be one of the first names in the backline for Germany. She is a good passer and can also contribute offensively.

Kleinherne is a young defender who has been impressive for Eintracht Frankfurt and Felicitas Rauch is a versatile defender who can play at left-back or right-back. She is a good crosser of the ball and can also create chances for her teammates.

Sara Dabritz, Lina Magull and Lena Oberdorf are guaranteed plenty of minutes at the World Cup in the midfield for Germany due to their talent and experience.

Dabritz is a versatile midfielder who is a good passer and can contribute offensively. Oberdorf is a young midfielder who has been impressive for Wolfsburg recently.

Magull is a creative midfielder and can not only score but also create chances for her teammates. She has scored eight goals in the Women's 2022 EURO and three more in the qualifiers to play a vital role in her country's progression.

Alexandra Popp is the captain of the German team and is one of the most experienced players in the squad. She is a prolific goalscorer who has scored over 60 goals in over 100 caps for Germany. She is set to be one of the first names on the team sheet for Germany at the World Cup. She missed the Euro 2022 final against England due to an injury and will be hungry for success on the biggest stage.

Lea Schuller is another experienced forward who has been in good form for Bayern Munich. She is a good finisher who can also create chances for her teammates and will partner with Popp at the front.

Frohms is set to continue between the sticks for Germany at the 2023 World Cup.

Experienced national team members Hegering and Hendrich could be in the centre. Kleinherne and Rauch are likely to be the full-backs on either side of the defenders.

In the midfield, the trio of Magull, Oberdorf and Dabritz might be the mainstays, with Brand, Popp and Huth set to flourish in the final third.

Germany XI (4-3-3): Frohms; Kleinherne, Hegering, Hendrich, Rauch; Magull, Oberdorf, Dabritz; Brand, Popp, Huth.

Midfielder Giulia Gwinn was in the 2022 Euro team of the tournament but has failed to recover from a knee injury. In addition to Gwinn, goalkeeper Almuth Schult (pregnancy) and midfielder Linda Dallmann (ankle ligament tear) are also missing.