Whether England are good enough to face better teams with the expansive style Neville wants is another matter. This was not the same Japanese side that won the 2011 World Cup or knocked out England en route to the 2015 final. From the moment he was appointed England manager in January 2018, Neville stated that his aim was to win the World Cup. On midfielder Georgia Stanway, after her first World Cup start, he said: "If she keeps her feet on the ground, she is going to one of the best players in world football." England's powerful team have shown glimpses of the style Neville craves - plus the substance to get the job done.

Source: BBC June 20, 2019 14:15 UTC