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Mo Marley's side have been drawn with Chile, New Zealand and Nigeria at the World Cup.

FIFA U20 Women's World Cup
November 2008
Chile

England have been drawn with the hosts as they bid to make their mark on a second Women's World Cup in the space of a year, this time it is the turn of Mo Marley's U19s to take on the best the world has to offer.


England came out of the hat in Group A along with host nation Chile, New Zealand (who are also hosting the very first U17 Women's World Cup this year) and Nigeria.

Marley believes the Chileans will prove tough opponents on home soil. "We've all got high expectations of reaching the knockout phase, and perhaps the hardest thing for us will be starting off against Chile, who will have their fans right behind them.

"It will be an exciting experience and we're hoping to make the most of it and play our very best football."

England's first game of the competition is on Thursday 20 November.

Draw in full

Group A Group B Group C Group D
Chile China Canada Mexico
England Argentina Japan Norway
New Zealand France Congo DR Brazil
Nigeria USA Germany North Korea

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