World Sevens: Man United Women name strong squad for summer tournament
Manchester United Women have brought the curtain down on a historic season.They reached the League Cup final for the first time and also progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.Disapp...
World Sevens: Man United Women name strong squad for summer tournament Manchester United Women have brought the curtain down on a historic season. They reached the League Cup final for the first time and also progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Disappointingly, however, they failed to win a trophy and also could not secure Champions League football for next season, as they finished the Women’s Super League season in fourth place.
World Sevens United took part in the inaugural World Sevens tournament last season in Portugal and finished as runners-up to Bayern Munich. Simi Awujo was particularly impressive, winning the breakout star award. Squad announcement The tournament will take place next week, between 28th and 30th May, at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium.
United have named an impressive squad to take part, as Phallon Tullis-Joyce, Safia Middleton-Patel and Kayla Rendell are the travelling goalkeepers. Anna Sandberg, Gabby George, Maya Le Tissier, Hanna Lundkvist, Jayde Riviere, Millie Turner and youngster Jess Simpson have all received a call-up. The midfield will consist of Ella Toone, Jess Park, Simi Awujo, Lisa Naalsund, Julia Zigiotti and Emma Watson, who has returned from Mexico.
There is also strength in depth in the forward line, with Melvine Malard, Elisabeth Terland, Ellen Wangerheim and Lea Schuller. Fridolina Rolfo is probably the biggest name absentee from the squad. Fixtures The Red Devils will kick off events in Group 2 against West Ham at 17:00 BST on Thursday, 28th May.