2019 Women's World Cup Group B preview: Germany, China, Spain, South Africa

We preview the four teams from Group A, detailing their tactics and highlighting key players to watch. Timestamps and a few player names (in case you missed them) below:

2:30 - GERMANY

Key players highlighted: Alexandra Poppy (mobile goal scorer) and Dzsenifer Marozsan (midfield genius)

(You should also watch Lina Magull demand the ball whenever possible)

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18:29 - CHINA

Key players highlighted: Wang Shuang (free-floating creator) and Wang Shanshan (target striker)

29:01 - SPAIN

Key players highlighted: Silvia "Mesi:" Meseguer (on-the-ball central midfielder) and Jennifer "Jenni" Hermoso (best-postured goalscorer in the game)

(You should also hope Patricia Guijarro and Aitana Bonmati get minutes)

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44:07 - SOUTH AFRICA

Key players highlighted: Thembi Kgatlana (fast striker with solid dance moves) and Janine van Wyk (veteran defender who started her own club).

(You should also watch: attacker Linda Motlhalo and striker-turned-defender Noko Matlou)

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