Five Gunners named in World Cup squad

Five Arsenal players have been named in the England squad for this summer's Women’s World Cup.

Siobhan Chamberlain, Alex Scott, Casey Stoney, Jordan Nobbs and Lianne Sanderson have all been included in Mark Sampson’s 23-player squad for the tournament in Canada.

England’s first Group F game is against France on Tuesday, June 9 in Moncton. They then take on Mexico on Saturday, June 13 before playing Colombia in Montreal on Wednesday, June 17.

Vicky Losada and Natalia Pablos Sanchon have also received call-ups to the Spain squad.

Full England squad below:

Goalkeepers
Karen Bardsley (Manchester City), Siobhan Chamberlain (Arsenal), Carly Telford (Notts County)

Defenders
Laura Bassett (Notts County), Lucy Bronze (Manchester City), Alex Greenwood (Notts County), Steph Houghton (Manchester City), Claire Rafferty (Chelsea), Alex Scott (Arsenal), Casey Stoney (Arsenal)

Midfielders
Katie Chapman (Chelsea), Jade Moore (Birmingham City), Jordan Nobbs (Arsenal), Jo Potter (Birmingham City), Jill Scott (Manchester City), Fara Williams (Liverpool)

Forwards
Eniola Aluko (Chelsea), Karen Carney (Birmingham City), Toni Duggan (Manchester City), Fran Kirby (Reading), Lianne Sanderson (Arsenal), Jodie Taylor (Portland Thorns), Ellen White (Notts County)