England has named a 23-player squad for the Rugby League World Cup featuring four potential debutants. Sydney Roosters forward Jasmin Strange, 23, earns her first call-up after qualifying through her mother. She is joined by Leeds Rhinos' Connie Boyd, Canterbury Bulldogs' Hope Millard, and Wigan Warriors' Lucie Sams. The inclusion of heritage players like Strange follows relaxed eligibility rules allowing athletes to represent multiple tier-one nations.

The squad features established stars alongside fresh talent. Dual-code international Fran Goldthorp returns to the international stage, while Georgia Roche and Hollie-Mae Dodd add further NRLW experience. All three Woman of Steel nominees - Jenna Foubister, Eva Hunter, and Megan Williams - have been selected, alongside six Wigan team-mates. Grand Final winners York Valkyrie contribute forward Liv Wood. Jodie Cunningham, who will retire after the tournament, and Vicky Whitfield, competing at her fourth World Cup, round out the experienced contingent.

England begins their campaign in Perth on October 17 against Wales, facing Australia on October 24 and Samoa on October 30. The top two teams progress to the semi-finals on November 7 and 8, with the final on November 15.

Narrowing the squad from 40 to 23 involved difficult decisions, but coach Stu Barrow emphasizes a balance of experience and youth to compete on the world stage, particularly with the inclusion of Australian-based heritage players for the first time.