England's Lionesses know their Women's Nations League path, with a heavyweight showdown against France and tests from Portugal and Austria.
England's Lionesses now know the road ahead in the Women's Nations League. The draw has placed them in a four-team group with France, Austria and Portugal, setting up a run of fixtures that will test the squad's depth and nerve.
France is the headline fixture. Les Bleues are one of the most talented sides in Europe, and any meeting with England brings pace, technical quality and plenty of tactical intrigue. Expect that pair to be the main draw in the group.
Portugal and Austria should not be overlooked. Both have grown steadily in recent years and can make life uncomfortable for anyone who arrives short on sharpness. In a short group format, one slip against a side seen as an underdog can reshape the whole table, so England will need to be switched on from the first whistle.
With the groups set, attention turns to the schedule and how each coach shapes a squad for the matches ahead. For England, it is a chance to measure themselves against strong European opposition and build momentum.
