Remarkably, 2023 could be an even bigger year for the Lionesses than 2022, with a FIFA Women's World Cup taking place next summer in Australia and New Zealand.
The European champions will head Down Under as one of the favourites to lift the trophy, as a talented group of players aim to win two major tournaments back-to-back. Although England's first game of the tournament on July 22 may still seem far away, but with only two more international breaks to come this season, only a handful of chances remain to impress.
Securing a place in Sarina Wiegman 's squad for the Arnold Clark Cup may go a long way to securing a players seat on the lengthy journey to Australia. But with injuries and dips in form always a factor there are no guarantees.