Lydia Thompson ready to fight for Red Roses World Cup spot

By Ben Hart, Sportsbeat Lydia Thompson admits she's got a scrap on her hands if she wants to secure a seat on England's star-studded World Cup plane. Ad Stourbridge star Thompson, 30, forms part of a red-hot roster of wingers at boss Simon Middleton's disposal bidding to boost their hopes of booking their ticket to New Zealand in next month’s warm-up clashes against USA and Wales. RugbyZoe Aldcroft hopes Red Roses can replicate Lionesses success with World Cup win38 MINUTES AGO And despite being named in the TikTok Women’s Six Nations team of the Championship, Thompson knows Middleton has some difficult decisions to make given the quality her teammates are showing in their pre-season camp.

She said: «There’s such a great calibre of players. »I feel so lucky to be pushed constantly by the back three that we've got. «Personally, there’s Jess (Breach), an incredible runner with a fantastic all round game, she's constantly pushing me to be a better player.

»Abby Dow is just unstoppable once she's got ball in hand and she's so strong around the park. «And then you've got Ellie Kildunne and Sarah McKenna. I just wish I had half their skill set a lot of the time, they make it look so easy with such a variety of skills.