In a month, England will start their defense of their European championship crown in Switzerland.
The structure of this year’s euros has not been clear in terms of some results on the field and shock announcements.
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Today Sarina Wiegman Will the players mention included in her 23-person English group who will fight for Euro Glory.
Three who are not on her list are Mary Earps, Fran Kirby and Millie Bright.
The trio was one of the striking artists during those of England triumphant euros Three years ago.
Five weeks before the start of this year’s game, Mary Earps announced her retirement of international football.
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Then came Fran Kirby, 31, who hung her boots in England after she was informed that she would not be part of the team for next month’s game.
And yesterday vice -captain Bright Withdrawn From selection after bravely explained her need to do this for her “health and future in the game”.
The Chelsea The captain’s announcement followed in a season in which she had shot her club to a domestic trophy,
About the brightness of Daly podcast They hosts with former England -Aas Rachel Daly, Bright explained that her decision was not taken lightly.
Yesterday she said: “It was something I had spoken about with friends, family, the people around me, and I thought a lot about it.
“But in the end I thought this was the best decision for the team, but also for myself and this summer to mentally, physically in zone, to get myself back in tip-top condition.”
“It is clearly difficult, but I am becoming the most important supporter of the girls and I know they will continue and destroy it.”
Bright, Earps and Kirby have played a major role in the recent success of England, playing everything in every match of their last euro campaign.
With all three not available for England, here is a look at who will fill the void at this year’s euros.
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Goalkeeper -Options
England’s shot stopstarts question has been answered with Hannah Hampton in place as their NO1 for the euros.
The Chelsea Player won her battle for a starting spot with EARPs after emerging as a first team regularly under Wiegman.
This year Hampton started in five of their last Six Nations League matches after the last start of EARPs (last international performance) on February 21.
While the road of England is mixed in the game, including a 2-1 loss for Spain world champions this week, Hampton held at three of those occasions.
This includes their 1-0 win against the World Cup winners who are among their most important rivals in this year’s euros.
Although Hampton is the starter of England in goal, it is not entirely clear who will be the next automatic choice behind her.
England has options in Anna Moorhouse and Khiara Keating of Man City, although both have to make their senior international debut.
Last October Moorhouse won the National Women’s Soccer League-Schild with the American club Orlando Pride from Topklill
A month later the first West ham Goalman set a new record for the most clean sheets in an NWSL season with 13 in 26 games.
A friendly collision with Jamaica as the last match in England before their euro opener against France can be a chance to see Moorhouse or Keating tested.
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Playmaker and forward options
If Lauren James recovers her race to fitness of a hamstring problem, she and Jess Park are probably the primary attacking midfielders of England and Ella Toone.
All three are deployed in the number 10 roll under Wiegman, although Toone and James have been confronted with injury in recent months.
England also has the creative possibilities of Beth Mead from the wing.
This week, Wiegman revealed that James progressed well with her recovery from a hamstring problem.
It is hoped that the attacker, who seemed for England on the World Cup 2023, will be fit enough to compete with the euros.
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Central defense
With the withdrawal of Bright, Alex Greenwood is likely to be used alongside Williamson in Central Defense.
The vision and versatility of the man City Skipper have made her one of the most reliable figures in England in their back line.
Her set-piece delivery skills are a useful asset to the team.
With 98 caps, she is also one of the most experienced players in England on the field and a calming presence on the field.
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Apart from Greenwood, England also has the option of Jess Carter.
The former Chelsea defender, who won the Concacaf Champions Cup with Gotham FC, is more than able to work central or as a full-back.
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