FILE PHOTO: Feb 27, 2019; Chester, PA, USA; England celebrates a goal against the Brazil during the second half of a She Believes Cup women's soccer match at Talen Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
LONDON (Reuters) - England enhanced their reputation as one of the favourites to win the Women's World Cup later this year after rising to third in FIFA's rankings on Friday, leapfrogging tournament hosts France in the process.
Phil Neville's squad moved up thanks to their success at the SheBelieves Cup in the United States earlier this month, where they drew with the hosts and secured wins over Brazil and Japan to win the four-nation competition for the first time.
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