After a stunning season with Aston Villa in the WSL, Rachel Daly had hoped to be given a chance to lead the line for England – only to be named as a sub vs Haiti
Rachel Daly wants to give boss England boss Sarina Wiegman a World Cup headache.
The Aston Villa striker spoke of her frustration at not making the starting XI in the narrow victory over Haiti after being overlooked for a spot up front. Daly stunned the Women’s Super League after ending the campaign as the Golden Boot winner following a break through season under Carla Ward, bagging 22 goals.
âBut it wasn’t enough to earn her the nod in Brisbane as Alessia Russo was favoured instead. Competition for that spot as a spearhead is hot with in-form Spurs’ striker Beth England also champing at the bit.
âAnd Daly didn’t hide her disappointment at the final whistle. Asked if she was frustrated to be sat on the bench, she said: “I think anyone would be.