England have failed to win a major tournament (World Cup, European Championships) in their history, but the growth of the women's game in the country has been excellent so far, and that will undoubtedly breed success in years to come. A spotless qualification record looks impressive for England, but they'll need to step up against top opponents when they get to the finals - reminiscent of the men's team... All-time top scorer Kelly Smith has now retired, making England's chances seem slim, but there's plenty of talent in the squad with Eniola Aluko, Lianne Sanderson, Toni Duggan the main striking options for the Three Lionesses, while newly-capped, pacey striker Fran Kirby should be a quick presence for your FIFA team.
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