World Cup Group D preview

FIFA Ranking: 4

Nickname: The Lionesses

Coach: Sarina WiegmanHow they qualified: As expected qualification was a doddlefor England, winning all 10 matches and scoring 80 goals. They didn't concede a goal along the way. As such they've been playing more difficult friendlies in order to prepare and had a couple of frustrating draws with Portugal and Canada.

Previous tournaments: This will be their sixth World Cup. Two quarter-final exits were followed by semi-finals losses. This is seen as a chance for a golden generation to make a breakthrough to the final.

Prospects: England are European champions and vastly experienced. The squad has been freshened up on the back of retirements after the Euros. The group stage should be a doddle. The quarter-finals is when things will ramp up. There's no doubt they are a major contender.

FIFA Ranking: 14

Nickname: The Steel Roses

Coach: Shui QingxiaHow they qualified: Taiwan, Iran and Vietnam were swatted aside with ease as China progressed with a 100% record. Qualification in Asia is routine for the major nations.

Previous tournaments: This will be a seventh edition for China. They have always qualified through the groups but last year was their worst showing, getting knocked out in the Round of 16.

Prospects: China will fancy their chances of finishing runner-up in their group, but know their opening clash with Denmark is their key fixture. Chine played Ireland in a friendly in February in Spain and secured a 0-0 draw. They're struggled in front of goal against better teams.

FIFA Ranking: 13

Nickname: De rød-hvide

Coach: Lars SøndergaardHow they qualified: A perfect record for the Danes as well with eight wins in as many matches. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Azerbaijan provided the most difficult