#quarterfinals

#quarterfinals

It's a formidable looking midfield as Gabrielle Vernier partners Marine Menager. Pauline Bourdan Sansus will no doubt look for runners against the grain with every opportunity. Lock Madoussou Fall Raclot was a menace against South Africa. Her carrying ability, along with Charlotte Escudero's all-court game at the base of the ruck, will be key to providing France go-forward ball. Morgane Bourgeois' reliability from the tee sees her win the fullback jersey.

Eight teams remain in contention for the UEFA Women's Euros trophy, with hosts Switzerland reaching the quarterfinals for the first time and world champions Spain in strong form.

Al Hilal will ride on the high of beating the tournament's defending champions Manchester City 4-3 in an extra-time thriller in one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history on Tuesday.