10 players to watch out for at Women’s Euro 2022

Women’s Euro 2022 kicks-off on Wednesday night with hosts England taking on Austria at Old Trafford.

It is set to be the biggest and most exciting tournament in its history, with the Three Lionesses looking to win their first major honour but they will face stiff competition from the likes of Spain, France, and the Netherlands.

Many of the brightest and best stars from the continent will be involved and Metro Sport has taken a look at the 10 players you should be keeping an eye on over the next three-and-a-half weeks:

While Hemp is far from the most experienced player in England’s squad, she may well be the most talented, claiming a record fourth PFA Women’s Young Player of the Year award last month.

The 21-year-old winger scored 20 and assisted 10 last season, and is known for her incredible skill, creativity and chemistry with Manchester City teammate Ellen White, who just so happens to be England’s all-time top goal scorer, which can only bode well for the host nation.

This is Northern Ireland’s first major tournament and their qualification for it was spearheaded by their all-time top goal scorer Furness.

The 34-year-old has long been her country’s best and most high-profile player and while not much is expected of her country, if anything of note does happen you can bet the Liverpool midfielder will be at the heart of it.

Hegerberg’s trophy cabinet speaks for itself: Seven French League titles, six Champions Leagues, five French Cups and the inaugural Ballon d’Or in 2018.

The Lyon striker stepped down from international duty in 2017 in protest against the disrespect she saw towards the women’s team in Norway, but she retuned in March much to the delight of her teammates (and the dismay of her opponents).

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