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Lauren James has to start for England at the World Cup! Winners and losers as Lionesses win the Arnold Clark Cup

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The Chelsea star was outstanding for the Lionesses in February, almost certainly securing a spot on the plane to Australia and New Zealand.

Last year, in the build-up to Euro 2022, England won the Arnold Clark Cup. This month, in the build-up to the Women's World Cup, they did it again.

The tournament proved to be a springboard for the Lionesses first time around, as they tested themselves against some of the world's best teams in preparation for a home Euros that they would go on to win.

Could that be the case again in 2023 as they bid to become world champions? Only time will tell.

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This Arnold Clark Cup was significant in another way, too, though, as there will be only one more international break before Sarina Wiegman picks her Women's World Cup squad.

So, who put themselves in a strong position during this camp? And who is running out of time to prove they deserve a place on that roster? GOAL takes a look below...