England Women have climbed three places in the FIFA rankings after their strong performance in the Cyprus Cup.
Mark Sampson’s side are now in eighth spot after finishing runners-up to France in the annual friendly tournament earlier this month.
The Three Lions won all three group games in Cyprus – against Italy, Finland and Olympic bronze medallists Canada.
USA have retained top spot, despite their disappointing showing in the Algarve Cup, to make it six years at No1. Perennial European champions Germany stay second.
Next up for England is a World Cup qualifier against Montenegro at Brighton & Hove Albion’s Amex Stadium on Saturday 5 April.
Squad in full
Goalkeepers
Siobhan Chamberlain (Arsenal), Mary Earps (Birmingham City), Carly Telford (Notts County)
Defenders
Laura Bassett (Chelsea), Gemma Bonner (Liverpool), Sophie Bradley (Notts County), Lucy Bronze (Liverpool), Alex Greenwood (Everton), Steph Houghton (Manchester City), Alex Scott (Arsenal), Demi Stokes (University of South Florida), Casey Stoney (Arsenal)
Midfielders
Anita Asante (Malmo), Karen Carney (Birmingham City), Jade Moore (Birmingham City), Jill Scott (Manchester City), Fara Williams (Liverpool),
Forwards
Eniola Aluko (Chelsea), Natasha Dowie (Liverpool), Toni Duggan (Manchester City), Lianne Sanderson (Boston Breakers), Kelly Smith (Arsenal), Ellen White (Notts County).
