England World Cup Squad Announced: Bright Named Captain, Mead Out Due To Injury
- Millie Bright, who has been out with a knee injury since March, will captain England in place of the injured Leah Williamson
- Beth Mead will miss the tournament due to an ACL injury, while Fran Kirby is also injured
- Bethany England returns to the squad after being left out since September
- Maya Le Tissier was impressive for Manchester United this season but only made the standby list
- The squad is less experienced than the Euro 2022 winning group but offers versatility