5 England players to watch

LAUREN HEMP — AGE: 21, CAPS: 22, CLUB: MANCHESTER CITY, POSITION: LEFT WING

HEMP was Manchester City’s best player last season and her performances earned her a record fourth PFA Young Player of the Year award. She has pace to burn, frightens full-backs with her dribbling and is one of the most exciting players at this tournament. She will be key for England.

BETH MEAD — AGE: 27, CAPS: 39, ARSENAL, RIGHT WING

ON the opposite flank to Hemp is Arsenal’s Mead, who broke the record for most England goals in one season with her 14th of the campaign against Holland. Mead has a trick or two up her sleeve and is capable of producing match-winning moments.

LEAH WILLIAMSON — AGE: 25, CAPS: 31, ARSENAL, CENTRE MIDFIELD/ CENTRE BACK

ALL eyes will be on England’s new captain. Williamson plays as a centre-back for Arsenal but has often been used in midfield by Sarina Wiegman. It is unclear where she will start against Austria but she is thought to favour playing in the back-line.

KEIRA WALSH — AGE: 25, CAPS: 42, MANCHESTER CITY, MIDFIELD

THE glue that holds England’s midfield together, Walsh (right) is an integral part of Wiegman’s team. She is the player who links defence to attack, and the creative spark in the middle of the park. If Walsh plays well, so do England.

LUCY BRONZE — AGE: 30, CAPS: 90, BARCELONA, RIGHT BACK

ONE of the biggest names in the tournament and has always performed well for England. Her experience and winning mentality will be key this summer and she can offer another attacking threat down the right.