Argentina

Coach: CARLOS BORELLO

In his second spell in charge, this will be Borello’s third World Cup, after leading “La Albiceleste” to the group stages in 2003 and 2007. After leaving in 2012, he returned in 2017 in time to secure qualification for France – Argentina’s first World Cup since Borello’s last stint in charge.

Star player: ESTEFANIA BANINI

The Argentinian skipper has played at club level in Chile, the USA and Spain, where her right-footed midfield trickery has brought her – and her clubs – considerable success. Expect power and skill in equal measure from a player with a hammer of a shot tucked away in her locker.

Scotland

Coach: SHELLEY KERR

Scotland’s inspirational manager was the first woman in the UK to coach a senior men’s team before taking charge of her country. She led her history-making side to seven wins in qualifying, including a last day win over Albania that saw Switzerland pipped to top spot in the group.

Star player: KIM LITTLE

Lauded as a world-class player for well over a decade, Little has proved her worth at club level in the USA and England, as well as at international level for Scotland. She missed the Scots’ Euro 2017 campaign through injury, but fought back to score vital goals in each of Scotland’s final three World Cup qualifiers.

England

Coach: PHIL NEVILLE

After taking charge of the “Lionesses” in January, 2018, the former Manchester United man plotted their course to the Finals with ease. His England side averaged three goals-per-game in qualifying and conceded only once. They will be amongst the favourites in France.

Star player: FRAN KIRBY

She may be small in stature, but England’s strike queen usually makes a big contribution. The Chelsea star bagged two goals and assisted seven in qualifying and will look to further enhance her reputation at her second World Cup after Canada 2015.

Japan

Coach: ASAKO TAKAKURA-TAKEMOTO

Since taking over from legendary World Cup-winning coach Norio Sasaki in 2016, she has already led the Japanese to Asian Cup glory. Key victories over China and Australia were characterised by high-quality football and deadly attacking play, which will make Japan dangerous in France.

Star player: MANA IWABUCHI

Part of the Japanese side that became world champions in 2011, Iwabuchi will play in her third World Cup this summer. The diminutive forward exploded on to the international scene aged just 15. She has continued to shine ever since and will once again take plenty of stopping.