Overview
- Coach John Mitchell named a 32-player squad that blends seasoned internationals with new talent for the home tournament.
- The 18-forward, 14-back roster brings a combined 1,374 international caps and features 24 World Cup veterans.
- Eight players—including Abi Burton, May Campbell, Mackenzie Carson, Kelsey Clifford, Maddie Feaunati, Lilli Ives Campion, Jade Shekells and Emma Sing—will make their World Cup debuts.
- Zoe Aldcroft will captain her country in her third World Cup campaign, supported by vice-captains Marlie Packer and Olympian Megan Jones.
- England kick off against the United States at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on August 22 as odds-on favourites after winning 50 of their last 51 matches.