England fly out for the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand on Wednesday.

Sarina Wiegman’s European champions will open their campaign against Haiti in Brisbane on July 22, and also take on Denmark and China in Group D.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the talking points surrounding the Lionesses as they head Down Under.

Those not on the plane

Leah Williamson in action for England (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Leah Williamson has been ruled out of the World Cup by an ACL injury (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Bright’s fitness

Millie Bright during an ngland training session (Martin Rickett/PA)
Millie Bright has been building up her fitness after knee surgery (Martin Rickett/PA)

Strikers

Alessia Russo in action against Portugal (Martin Rickett/PA)
Alessia Russo in action against Portugal (Martin Rickett/PA)

The rest of the attack

Lauren James in action against Portugal (Martin Rickett/PA)
Lauren James (right) has made 11 senior England appearances (Martin Rickett/PA)

Preparation

Wiegman watches on during the Portugal game (George Tewkesbury/PA)
Wiegman’s side will play another warm-up match behind closed doors against Canada on July 14 (George Tewkesbury/PA)

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