Five Arsenal Ladies players have been named in England’s 23-strong Women’s World Cup squad.

Goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain, former captain Casey Stoney and fellow defender Alex Scott, midfielder Jordan Nobbs and forward Lianne Sanderson have all been selected by head coach Mark Sampson for the tournament in Canada.

England open up their campaign against France on June 9 and will also face group games against Mexico and Colombia as they bid to improve on their Euro 2013 showing when they failed to win a match.

Arsenal Ladies played their home games at Boreham Wood’s Meadow Park ground.

Full England squad:

Goalkeepers: Siobhan Chamberlain (Arsenal), Karen Bardsley (Manchester City), Carly Telford (Notts County)

Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Manchester City), Steph Houghton (Manchester City), Alex Scott (Arsenal), Laura Bassett (Notts County), Alex Greenwood (Notts County), Claire Rafferty (Chelsea), Casey Stoney (Arsenal)

Midfielders: Jordan Nobbs (Arsenal), Fara Williams (Liverpool), Jill Scott (Manchester City), Jade Moore (Birmingham), Karen Carney (Birmingham), Jo Potter (Birmingham), Katie Chapman (Chelsea)

Forwards: Toni Duggan (Manchester City), Eni Aluko (Chelsea), Lianne Sanderson (Arsenal), Jodie Taylor (Portland Thorns), Fran Kirby (Reading), Ellen White (Notts County)