In a statement, head coach Phil Neville said: “Picking a squad is never easy but I believe in this group and I know they will be ready to help us perform at our very best at the finals. We know what we are capable of achieving and are determined to do all we can to be successful. We keep saying it but the hard work starts now and we are going to give it everything we have to make the nation proud.”

The popularity and coverage of women’s football is on the rise. This announcement comes only days after Manchester City defeated West Ham to win the Women’s FA Cup in front of crowds of over 43,000 spectators at Wembley with 2.2 million people tuning in on to watch the match on the BBC.

Having such a diverse, high-profile bunch of celebs throwing their weight behind the squad only increases the excitement surrounding this summer’s tournament. Whisper it, but football might just be coming home.

From Emma Watson to David Beckham, everyone is getting behind the Women’s World Cup Squad