Well, the 2023 Women’s World Cup has come to a close and it has certainly been an exciting tournament filled with surprises and upsets. Young players have announced themselves on the global stage. International footballing powerhouses have been felled, and Spain have emphatically etched themselves into the history books as they raised the trophy for the first time on Sunday night in Australia. What an incredible month it has been for women’s football. And what better way to sum it all up than a subjective conversation about the team of the tournament. I’ve definitively selected an attack-minded XI.’Lionesses success will have lasting legacy’What next for England and Sarina Wiegman?England v Spain watched by peak BBC TV audience of 12 millionWomen’s World Cup 2023: Record attendance of almost two millionGoalkeeper: Mary Earps, England Mary Earps had an enormously positive impact on England’s World Cup campaign. An excellent communicator, her presence helped steady the Lionesses’ defence. She single-handedly secured England’s top-of-the-group finish with her one-v-one shot stopping ability, consistent distribution, and big-game mentality. Not to mention she saved a penalty in a World Cup final. Left wing-back: Esmee Brugts, NetherlandsExpectations have changed for defenders and playing both sides of the ball (in and out of possession) is essential. Brugts – a young, lively and technical player – delighted with stellar strikes and deliveries into the box. She also silenced many critics with her one-v-one defending… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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