Kelly Smith is the second highest scorer in the history of the Lionesses. She won five league titles and five FA Cups during her club career. At the 2012 London Olympics, she was a member of Team Great Britain.
With five goals so far for England, Beth Mead is in the lead of the Golden Boot race and will face Spain in the quarter-finals.
At the peak of her career, she has been absolutely sensational. I have never seen her play better. She was justified in her England selection because of her performances for the English club.
In this tournament, she seems relaxed. She was angry when she was told last summer that she wouldn't be in the Olympics. She said she was angry at the team this season.
She used that pain to her advantage. She put herself up there as one of the top players in England. She dealt with it in a good way. I don't think there are many other players who would do that.
She is one of the first names on the teamsheet because of it. She has become more focused and driven as a result of that experience.
She enjoys playing club and country. There is a high pressing player. They both like to win the ball high up in the air. She knows what's being asked of her.
A lot of England's play is about getting the ball to the two players on the wing. Right now, they are two of the best players in the world. England are doing well because of that.
The quality of her delivery is what makes her a dream to work with. The crossing technique she uses is very good. She gets in behind the defenders with her whip.
I hope she keeps playing because it helps her confidence. England is fortunate to have strength in depth on the bench, but it could make it difficult for him to get as much playing time as possible.
She would love to win the Golden Boot, but she cares more about the team doing well and that cohesiveness. She would like to win the trophy and play at Wembley.
White is an outsider because she already has two goals. She can come up with a goal if you have her in your side.
As strikers, we like to chase Golden Boots. Going into the tournament, it is likely in the back of your mind. It's a selfish part of your game to want to be the Golden Boot winner.
White wants to win games. She doesn't care if she doesn't score as long as the team gets through the quarter-finals.
Everyone in the England front three is very good. We haven't seen that in a long time. The three of them love to play with each other.
The winner of the Golden Boot is likely to be from a team that reaches the final. The Geyoros could have a few games to accumulate goals.
Germany'sAlexandra Popp is a contender because of how well her team is playing and she has three goals. She missed out on previous tournaments due to injury, so she has that bit between her teeth.
She scored two goals against Northern Ireland and one against Norway off the bench, putting herself in contention for a spot in the England squad. She is making a difference.
Both England and Germany could win the Golden Boot. Those three and Geyoro are the favorites.
Kelly Smith was talking to a sports reporter.
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