England women’s national team are reigning European champions and 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup runners-up.
The Lionesses boast of some of the biggest names in women football in Europe and in the world. We will take you through a thorough list of their five top footballers.
- Lucy Bronze
Lucy Bronze is a right-back who is known for her pace, her tackling skills, and her ability to get forward and contribute to attacks. She is also a good crosser and set-piece taker.
Bronze has won numerous individual and team awards, including the FIFA Women’s World Cup Golden Ball award in 2019. She is a key player for Barcelona and for the England women’s national team.
- Beth Mead
Beth Mead is a winger who is known for her pace, her dribbling skills, and her ability to score goals. She is also a good passer and crosser.
Mead has won the PFA Women’s Young Player of the Year award twice, in 2019 and 2022. She is a key player for Arsenal and for the England women’s national team.
- Fran Kirby
Fran Kirby is a midfielder who is known for her creativity, her passing skills, and her ability to score goals. She is also a good dribbler and set-piece taker.
Kirby has won the PFA Women’s Player of the Year award twice, in 2018 and 2021. She is a key player for Chelsea and for the England national team.
- Georgia Stanway
Georgia Stanway is a midfielder who is known for her energy, her work rate, and her ability to score goals from long range. She is also a good passer and dribbler.
Stanway has been a key player for Manchester City for many years, and she has helped the club to win numerous trophies, including the FA Women’s Super League title.
- Ella Toone
Ella Toone is a midfielder who is known for her creativity, her passing skills, and her ability to score goals from all over the pitch. She is also a good dribbler and set-piece taker.
Toone has been a key player for Manchester United for many years, and she has helped the club to reach the FA Women’s Cup final on multiple occasions.
