Women’s World Cup 2023: Group D players to watch

Women’s World Cup 2023: Group D players to watch

James and Greenwood can be critical players for the Lionesses this summer.

tournament's best player award.
Following the 2019 World Cup, where Wang failed to score, doubts arose about her future with China. However, at 33 she will enter this year's edition as captain coming off the most productive year of her career.

With an impressive record of 55 goals in 146 appearances for China, she may be able to score a goal or two, even if she's deployed as a defender.


5. Melchie Dumornay - Haiti

Emily Fox, Melchie Dumornay
Dumornay has eight goals in 12 appearances for Haiti at 19-year-old. / Jam Media/GettyImages

Melchie Dumornay scored the two goals against Chile in Haiti's 2-1 victory to qualify for the tournament.

The 19-year-old has broken goalscoring records in the competitive CONCACAF region despite it housing powerhouses like current world champions the U.S. and recent Olympic gold medalists Canada.

Her spacial awareness on the pitch combined with remarkable speed and the agility to change direction effortlessly leaves opposing defences struggling to contain her.

With the capability to excel in multiple positions, Dumornay presents an invaluable asset for Haiti at this upcoming tournament. One that England, Denmark and China would be foolish to underestimate.

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