Make no mistake, this group will be England’s to dominate. The Lionesses were the reason England fans were finally able to properly claim “It’s Coming Home,” thanks to a Euro 2022 title, and they are a top contender for the World Cup title. England defeated the U.S. in an October friendly at Wembley and only just saw its 30-match unbeaten streak under manager Sarina Wiegman end in an April loss against Australia. Led by a talented cast of Women’s Super League All-Stars, England will have revenge on its mind after falling to the Americans in the ’19 World Cup semifinals.
But the group’s biggest star may be Denmark’s Pernille Harder. The Chelsea forward is a two-time UEFA Women’s Player of the Year and has scored 70 career international goals in 140 appearances. If she’s fully fit after having suffered a serious hamstring injury last November, Harder will be Denmark’s best chance at advancing to the knockout stage as it looks to channel its run to the Euro 2017 final.
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