Can England win it?

I’m going to be backing England all the way. For this tournament, we know what it feels like to win. We won the Euros and so we know what that takes and what it looks like. I know the team looks a little bit different from the Euros win, but I feel like this team still has that experience of winning. It’s really exciting for them and a different challenge, but I’m backing them all the way.

Who are England’s biggest threats?

Obviously, I’m going to say England will lift the trophy! But if I’m going to say a number of favourites, I’d probably say USA. They’re proven winners. Then you’ve got to look at Germany. They reached the final of the Euros and they’ve got some great players, some great talent. It could potentially be France’s year as well, and then obviously the co-hosts too. Australia have got the home crowd to really support them. We felt that in the Euros, they really pushed us on, so I think that secures their place as favourites as well.

Who are your dark horses for the tournament?

France are quite frustrating. They’ve got unbelievable talent and they should be winning a major tournament. But with that talent, and galvanised by their new manager, they could really progress and do really well. Canada are also Olympic Champions and perhaps haven’t progressed as they’d have liked in a World Cup - they’ll be an exciting one to watch as well.

Who do you back to be top scorer?

It’s got to be one of the England players. I think it would be amazing to have an England player as top scorer in back to back tournaments. If it’s Rach Daley, Alessia Russo, Beth England, Lauren Hemp, Chloe Kelly… I don’t mind! It could be any of them! But other teams, it could be Alexandra Popp, Sam Kerr as well. They’re great talents and proven in the league as well.

What team and player are you most excited to watch away from England?

I like the way Germany play and I would love to see Popp do well again. Norway’s Greitan is a great player so excited to see her and I’m sure Norway would like some redemption for their performance at the Euros.

Do you think we’ll see a breakthrough player this tournament? If so, who?

Well, we’ve got an amazing talent in Lauren James. We saw Chloe Kelly score the winner in the final of the Euros and she’s getting a lot more minutes now for England. For the USA, there’s Sophia Smith - she’s an unbelievable player. I’m mainly looking forward to watching teams that I haven’t watched before, and seeing the players they’ve got and what they can do in the group stages. Honestly, a fan, really. I’m just excited to watch the players and see them shine out there.

Some of the games are on early in the morning. Do you have any tips for getting up early to watch them?!

The England games are at a decent time here so I’m hoping it won’t be a struggle for people. For those England games kicking off in the morning, I’d say get all your snacks ready the night before, have an early night, watch the games and have a lot of fun watching them! Some of the other games, earlier in the morning, will be great for people getting in late!