For the England hopefuls, all roads lead to Gelsenkirchen on June 16 where Gareth Southgate’s team play their opening fixture of the 2024 European Championship.
England’s build-up to Euro 2024 has been overshadowed by a St George’s Cross kit row and a growing injury list.
It is unlikely England will win this summer’s European Championship without winning a penalty shootout along the way. But does deploying specialists from the spot in extra time actually work?
Steph Houghton will retire at the end of the season and the iconic English footballer will leave behind a women's game that has grown immensely with her help.