This article is part of the Guardian’s 2019 Women’s World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 24 countries who have qualified for France. CoachJia Xiuquan was appointed by the CFA as the head coach in May last year after the Asian Cup. Established in 1983, the national team dominated the following seven editions of the Asian Cup until 2001. After all that success, however, the Iron Rose went on a downward trajectory and they have not won the Asian Cup since 2007. Which player is going to surprise everyone at the World Cup?

Source: The Guardian May 29, 2019 12:00 UTC