Europe's World Cup challenge takes shape
Sunday, May 24, 2015
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Europe's FIFA Women's World Cup contenders have announced their squads for the Canada finals. UEFA.com has details and has spoken to the England players.
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The European challenge for the FIFA Women's World Cup is taking shape.
France were the first of Europe's contenders to confirm their 23, followed by debutants the Netherlands, England, France, Spain, Norway and newcomers Switzerland. Two-time champions Germany were the last side to reveal their travelling party. UEFA.com has details of the squads for the tournament, which starts in Canada on 6 June.
We were also at the England squad announcement in London: click on the player below to hear from Carly Telford, Stephanie Houghton, Casey Stoney and Toni Duggan ...
Follow the links to see the full announced squads
England
France(Marina Makanza has replaced Sandie Toletti)
Netherlands (Shanice van de Sanden has replaced Claudia van den Heiligenberg)
Norway (Anja Sønstevold has replaced Caroline Graham Hansen)
Draw: Full tournament schedule
Group A (First two matchdays in Edmonton): Canada (hosts), China, New Zealand, Netherlands
Group B (First two matchdays in Ottowa): Germany, Ivory Coast, Norway, Thailand
Group C (First two matchdays in Vancouver): Japan (holders), Switzerland, Cameroon, Ecuador
Group D (First two matchdays in Winnipeg): United States, Australia, Sweden, Nigeria
Group E (First two matchdays in Montreal): Brazil, South Korea, Spain, Costa Rica
Group F (First two matchdays in Moncton): France, England, Colombia, Mexico
