Best XI: Women’s World Cup Group Stage

Right-back: Lucy Bronze
(England)

Lyon full-back Bronze has played out an unbelievable tournament so far, being a standout performer in a solid England defence and having a worthy input offensively.

Bronze has linked up well with her centre-backs as well as the midfield three sat in front of her, often being the link between the two when the Lionesses play out from the back.

If the right-back continues to flourish in the high-intensity fixtures then any opposing winger will have to be at the top of their game to get a sniff of a chance against Phil Neville’s women.