England Women's U20 Squad Announced Amid Boycott Threat

Manager Lydia Bedford has announced the England squad for the upcoming Fifa U20s Women's World Cup, which will take place in Poland from September 5 to 27. This announcement comes amid a looming boycott threat from several European nations, including calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign due to the backlash against the Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal.

The FFE plan, which was criticized by multiple confederations led by Uefa, aimed to create a new company to manage commercial rights for all Fifa competitions, with a significant portion allocated to private investors. England's participation in the tournament is part of a larger group of six European nations, including France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

England, drawn in Group B, will face Brazil, Tanzania, and Canada in their matches. Bedford expressed excitement about the squad selection, highlighting the competitive nature of the tournament and the focus on representing England with pride. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage, with the final scheduled for September 27 in Lodz.