Katie Robinson has been told to be fearless at the World Cup.
The Albion wide player is heading Down Under with England as they look to add global success to their Euro title.
Lucy Bronze says England have youngsters in their Women’s World Cup squad that are “exciting and fearless”.
The starting line-up for Saturday’s 0-0 warm-up draw with Portugal at Stadium MK included Manchester City 22-year-old Esme Morgan in a central defence missing regular captain Leah Williamson, ruled out of the tournament by an ACL injury, and stand-in skipper Millie Bright as she continues to build her fitness.
There was also a start in attack for Chelsea’s Lauren James, 21, while 20-year-old Robinson came off the bench in the second half.
Right-back Bronze said: “The younger players who are the least experienced, Robbo, LJ and Esme, I thought all of them did really well.
“They grew into the game. You don’t see the weight of expectation on their shoulders. You talk about Millie Bright, Leah Williamson, and I thought Esme was very good.
“They are exciting and they don’t have fear. They slot in. They are used to doing it in the league and they do it for us now.”
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