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| Source: asiaunitedfc.com |
A cluster of five, six contenders are also gunning for glory in France – and they boast stars who can make a difference.
Here’s some of them:
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| Source: asiaunitedfc.com (Sam Kerr/ Australia) |
Sam Kerr is Australia captain and she is central to the Pacific nation’s hopes of a deep run. Kerr has 23 goals in her last 27 international appearances and should add to that tally in France.
Even when not scoring, her high press is crucial to Australia’s hopes.
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| Source: football365.fr |
Newly minted European club champions Olympique Lyon pair Eugenie Le Sommer and Amandine Henry will lead France’s quest for their first World Cup title, and hope to emulate their men’s team success in Russia last year. Captain Henry is the heartbeat of the team and Le Sommer leads the attack line.
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| Source: asiaunitedfc.com (Alex Morgan/ USA) |
What about Alex Morgan, the star act for the Americans? Morgan is lightning quick – and she is ably backed up by Carli Lloyd, who like her, has over 100 international goals.
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| Source: asiaunitedfc.com (Marta/ Brazil) |
Brazil’s arguably best ever two players are still in their line-up, and they are Marta and Formiga.
Throw in Cristiane, and this trio has a combined age of 108 and 15 World Cup titles between them.
Mind-boggling stuff.
Marta has won more individual awards than any other female footballer. And what about the sublime ‘Ji’ Messi?
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| Source: asiaunitedfc.com (Ji So-Yu/ Korea Republic) |
Playmaker Ji So-yu was central to getting Korea Republic to the World Cup and will be a big part of how her country fares.
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| Source: asiaunitedfc.com (Ada Hegerberg/ Norway) |
But the show will go on without the game’s best player. Norway’s Ada Hegerberg has opted not to play, protesting her federation’s treatment of fellow players.
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