England: Fifa Women's World Cup 2019 squad announcement live

Summary

Captain Steph Houghton first to be revealed by Duke of Cambridge
Goalkeepers: Telford, Bardsley, Earps
Defenders: Houghton, Bronze, Stokes, Daly, Greenwood, Bright, McManus, Williamson
Midfielders: Moore, Walsh, Scott, Carney, Stanway, Staniforth
Forwards: Duggan, White, Kirby, Parris, Mead, Taylor
Tournament in France starts 7 June
Lionesses joined by Argentina, Japan and Scotland in Group D
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Toni Dugganpublished at 08:29 British Summer Time 8 May 2019
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"It's fallen on me, and I bet you never thought this would happen in your career".
Greg James confirms Barcelona's Toni Duggan is the first forward to make the Lionesses squad.
After her senior debut in 2012, she's gone on to score 22 goals in 68 appearances for England.
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Toni Dugganpublished at 08:20 British Summer Time 8 May 2019
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There are worse ways to start your Wednesday morning.
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Get Involvedpublished at 08:15 British Summer Time 8 May 2019
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Steph Houghton is in, so only 22 more places up for grabs in Phil Neville's Lionesses squad.
Who HAS to be there? Who are you looking forward to seeing the most? Is there anyone you think might miss out?
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Bend it like Houghtonpublished at 08:10 British Summer Time 8 May 2019
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A few more of these in France would go down very nicely!
Steph Houghtonpublished at 08:09 British Summer Time 8 May 2019
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After suffering a serious injury before the 2007 tournament, this will be Steph Houghton's third World Cup with the Lionesses.
The Manchester City captain has been England skipper since January 2014, scoring 12 goals in that time.
Speaking of which...
Steph Houghtonpublished at 08:03 British Summer Time 8 May 2019
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Right on time.
A royal announcement to kick things off.
Prince William confirms that Lionesses skipper Steph Houghton WILL be on the plane.
Phew.
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#BeReadypublished at 07:59 British Summer Time 8 May 2019
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They're teasing us.
Not long now...
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Postpublished at 07:56 British Summer Time 8 May 2019
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Forget your standard press releases or manager news conferences (though Phil Neville will be speaking to the media later on).
Instead, a group of 23 'well-known celebrity fans' are helping to reveal the 23 Lionesses one-by-one, via their own social media channels.
Different.
Let's have it!
Postpublished at 07:50 British Summer Time 8 May 2019
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The Women's World Cup is just 31 days away!
The tournament kicks off in Paris on 7 June, with England's campaign starting against Scotland in Nice on 9 June.
Today's the day we find out which of Phil Neville's Lionesses will be on the plane.
Stick with us, it's no ordinary announcement...