England name U-20 WWC squad despite boycott threat

England have named their squad for the Women's Under-20 World Cup, with coach Lydia Bedford's side set to convene at St. George's Park early next week despite an ongoing threat of a European boycott. The tournament is scheduled to begin on September 5 in Poland, but UEFA's dispute with FIFA over Gianni Infantino's plan to bring private investment into World Cup operations remains unresolved. While Infantino announced on August 1 that the private investor plan had been withdrawn, UEFA's second condition — that binding assurances be given against future private ownership of FIFA governance or competitions — has reportedly not yet been met.