{"id":1088023,"date":"2019-05-08T15:25:37","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T14:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1088023"},"modified":"2019-05-08T15:25:37","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T14:25:37","slug":"england-womens-world-cup-squad","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/england-womens-world-cup-squad\/","title":{"rendered":"How the England Women&#8217;s national team took squad announcements to another level"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The final England squad for this summer&#8217;s Women&#8217;s World Cup was announced on Wednesday, but not in the traditional way.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A number of celebrities and footballers from the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s team individually announced each player who will be heading to France.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/audioboom.com\/posts\/7246453-like-a-broken-mirror-man-utd-s-top-knot-curse-lingers-on<\/p>\n<p>Usually, international squads are revealed all at once, with a simple list tweeted out and posted on the national team&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n<p>But the Lionesses, whose manager Phil Neville has picked 11 World Cup debutants for the tournament, have done things a little differently this time around.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A royal announcement<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Prince William got things underway by revealing Manchester City defender and England captain Steph Houghton will be on the plane.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">We&#8217;re starting with a royal announcement. That&#8217;s right. The name we&#8217;ve all been waiting for&#8230;?<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stephhoughton2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@stephhoughton2<\/a>!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lionesses?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lionesses<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Y7yo1N4g1Z\">pic.twitter.com\/Y7yo1N4g1Z<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lionesses (@Lionesses) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lionesses\/status\/1126019339814088705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>TV and radio presenters Greg James, Dan Walker and Nicole Holliday were also on hand to announce the inclusion of Toni Duggan, Jade Moore and Carly Telford in the squad.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">You want more? We\u2019ve got Moore ?<\/p>\n<p>Congrats, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jade_moore20?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jade_moore20<\/a>!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lionesses?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lionesses<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/anZuvH2HMa\">pic.twitter.com\/anZuvH2HMa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lionesses (@Lionesses) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lionesses\/status\/1126029949545197568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Ellen White and Lucy Bronze were the next names to be confirmed, revealed by James Corden and former England defender Alex Scott.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The passing of a very awesome baton.<\/p>\n<p>Your turn, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LucyBronze?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LucyBronze<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lionesses?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lionesses<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uOE7c3MGjY\">pic.twitter.com\/uOE7c3MGjY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lionesses (@Lionesses) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lionesses\/status\/1126036545083969536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><strong>As if by magic&#8230;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Harry Potter actress Emma Watson gave it the big reveal by announcing Demi Stoke as a member of the squad with a picture of the Manchester City defender&#8217;s face on a t-shirt.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">You\u2019re a Lioness, Demi! \u26a1<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DemiStokes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DemiStokes<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lionesses?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lionesses<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6Lv66MYBFA\">pic.twitter.com\/6Lv66MYBFA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lionesses (@Lionesses) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lionesses\/status\/1126037699025043456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>It was then time for a trio of pop stars \u2013 Anne Marie, Olly Murs and Ellie Goulding \u2013 to confirm the inclusions of Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood and Fran Kirby, while Keira Walsh&#8217;s place was revealed by BBC Radio 1 DJ Monki.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">? She can light it up, up, up ?<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/frankirby?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FranKirby<\/a> is next!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lionesses?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lionesses<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wOi9lnJRPH\">pic.twitter.com\/wOi9lnJRPH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lionesses (@Lionesses) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lionesses\/status\/1126046597572440065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The men&#8217;s game gets behind the Lionesses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Former England players David Beckham, Alan Shearer and Ian Wright announced squad places for Nikita Parris, Leah Williamson and Lucy Staniforth.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">From one England No.7\u20e3 to another. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lilkeets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@lilkeets<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lioneseses?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lioneseses<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4SuYS3PO7c\">pic.twitter.com\/4SuYS3PO7c<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lionesses (@Lionesses) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lionesses\/status\/1126050565841141762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Lifelong Gunners and PROUD ?<\/p>\n<p>Congrats, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/leahcwilliamson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@leahcwilliamson<\/a>! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lionesses?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lionesses<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rCIHObkOfH\">pic.twitter.com\/rCIHObkOfH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lionesses (@Lionesses) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lionesses\/status\/1126067391966973954?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The current men&#8217;s players then took over, with Raheem Sterling and Jordan Pickford confirming plane tickets for Georgia Stanway and Karen Bardsley.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Sterling for Stanway ?<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanwayGeorgia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@StanwayGeorgia<\/a> is on the plane!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lionesses?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lionesses<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5g8GPBojYv\">pic.twitter.com\/5g8GPBojYv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lionesses (@Lionesses) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lionesses\/status\/1126067812059971584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Ex-internationals lead the way<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ex-England players Rachel Yankey and Kelly Smith were also on hand to give good news to Karen Carney and Beth Mead.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The wizard returns ? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/karenjcarney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@karenjcarney<\/a>! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lionesses?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lionesses<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NcalIbNtOY\">pic.twitter.com\/NcalIbNtOY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lionesses (@Lionesses) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lionesses\/status\/1126061237765275648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>SBTV&#8217;s Jamal Edwards and BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ Nick Bright did the same for Millie Bright and Jill Scott.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Returning for her fourth <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FIFAWWC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FIFAWWC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JillScottJS8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JillScottJS8<\/a> ?<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Lionesses?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Lionesses<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TJHE7GrONd\">pic.twitter.com\/TJHE7GrONd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lionesses (@Lionesses) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lionesses\/status\/1126054143372726272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Check out the full England Women&#8217;s squad below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Goalkeepers:<\/strong> Karen Bardsley (Man City), Mary Earps (Wolfsburg), Carly Telford (Chelsea).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Lyon), Rachel Daly (Houston Dash), Alex Greenwood (Man Utd), Steph Houghton (captain, Man City), Abbie McManus (Man City), Demi Stokes (Man City) Leah Williamson (Arsenal).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Midfielders:<\/strong> Karen Carney (Chelsea), Jade Moore (Reading), Jill Scott (Man City), Lucy Staniforth (Birmingham City), Georgia Stanway (Man City), Keira Walsh (Man City).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Toni Duggan (Barcelona) Fran Kirby (Chelsea), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Nikita Parris (Man City), Jodie Taylor (Seattle Reign), Ellen White (Birmingham City).<\/p>\n<p><script>(function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src='https:\/\/embed.playbuzz.com\/sdk.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}(document,'script','playbuzz-sdk'));<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"playbuzz\" data-id=\"b6bf88c7-a523-4adc-a311-e01cfe622633\" data-show-share=\"false\" data-show-info=\"false\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The final England squad for this summer&#8217;s Women&#8217;s World Cup was announced on Wednesday, but not in the traditional way. 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