BBC Test Match Special pundits and BBC Sport writers select their England side for the Women's World Cup, which starts in India in September.

The Lionesses face Italy on Tuesday evening in the semi-finals of the Women's European Championship in Switzerland

England has made late comebacks its calling card at the 2025 Women’s Euros and produced another dramatic finish in its 2-1 victory over Italy in the semifinals in Geneva on Tuesday.

Italy were within touching distance of a first Women's Euro final since 1997 until a stunning England comeback derailed their dream, but the Italians can look forward to a bright future as they reap the benefits of a more professional approach.

Michelle Agyemang has earned her flowers after saving England's Lionesses in two nail-biting knockout matches at the Womens Euros in Switzerland

Frozen out by Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor, Kelly had started just one Women’s Super League match and made a total of six appearances in the 2024-25 season. She desperately wanted to leave the club, whether it be on loan or permanently, in search of regular football. But she was running out of time.

England defender Lucy Bronze said the growth of women's football had led to an increase in racist abuse towards players as the game draws more and more fans and the spotlight is amplified.

Italian captain Cristiana Girelli broke into tears as she had to face the cameras after the heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to England in the women's Euro 2025 semi-finals on Tuesday. "Of course we wanted this final because it would have been something unbelievable,