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Gemma Davison's Omission Could Prove Costly for England in Canada

England kick off their Women’s World Cup campaign against France on June 9, and looking at the preparation and recent friendly results, it appears England coach Mark Sampson may have left a vital player at home.

It can’t be easy to pick a 23-player squad for any international tournament. People have to miss out, decisions have to be made, and nine times out of 10, you will probably get one wrong.

Gemma Davison has been in sensational form for Chelsea during the first half of the Women’s Super League season, but her name wasn’t announced as part of Sampson’s squad.