How do Women's World Cup hopes look for home nations?
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are under way in their Women's World Cup play-offs.
BBC Sport reports: England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are under way in their Women's World Cup play-offs.
This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Women's World Cup, England and Wales.
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