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2019 Women's World Cup: England vs Scotland - Phil Neville's Best Available Lionesses XI

England face Scotland in their opening game of the 2019 Women's World Cup in Nice on Sunday, looking for a win to kick off their bid to win the whole thing for the first time.

Appointed in early 2018, manager Phil Neville has spent 18 months building up to his moment.

Here's a look at the starting XI the Lionesses boss could potentially pick...

GK - Karen Bardsley - Has faced stiff competition from Carly Telford for the gloves, but expected to remain England starter for a third consecutive World Cup.

RB - Lucy Bronze - Neville firmly believes Bronze is among the best, if not the best, in the world and England will hope the exceptional right-back delivers at both ends of the pitch.