<p>Head coach Thomas Dennerby on Wednesday named a 21-member Indian squad for the FIFA U-17 women's World Cup, scheduled to begin here on October 11.</p>.<p>Hosts India have been drawn in Group A alongside USA, Morocco and Brazil.</p>.<p>They will face USA on October 11, followed by matches against Morocco and Brazil on October 14 and October 17 respectively, at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.</p>.<p>“It’s a new situation for everyone. India have never played the World Cup before. This is different ball game altogether," Dennerby said.</p>.<p>"It’s a unique chance to show everyone that we have prepared well and will not allow anyone to run over us."</p>.<p>The prestigious tournament will be held in Bhubaneswar, Margao in Goa, and Navi Mumbai from October 11-30.</p>.<p>The Kalinga Stadium will host three pool matches of India.</p>.<p>“When you are on the field, everything is held back behind and you just have to focus on the game. That’s what the girls need to do.</p>.<p>"We are not going into the tournament as the favourites. I believe the pressure then is on the opponents,” the head coach said.</p>.<p>Pointing out the importance of performing well on the pitch, Dennerby said: “The performance is key for us. And I hope the girls are not much nervous and will play with confidence. You can’t be nervous and perform at the same time. It’s time to get the ball rolling.”</p>.<p><strong>Squad:</strong></p>.<p><strong>Goalkeepers</strong>: Monalisha Devi Moirangthem, Melody Chanu Keisham, Anjali Munda.</p>.<p><strong>Defenders</strong>: Astam Oraon, Kajal, Naketa, Purnima Kumari, Varshika, Shilky Devi Hemam.</p>.<p><strong>Midfielders</strong>: Babina Devi Lisham, Nitu Linda, Shailja, Shubhangi Singh.</p>.<p><strong>Forwards</strong>: Anita Kumari, Lynda Kom Serto, Neha, Rejiya Devi Laishram, Shelia Devi Loktongbam, Kajol Hubert Dsouza, Lavanya Upadhyay, Sudha Ankita Tirkey.</p>
<p>Head coach Thomas Dennerby on Wednesday named a 21-member Indian squad for the FIFA U-17 women's World Cup, scheduled to begin here on October 11.</p>.<p>Hosts India have been drawn in Group A alongside USA, Morocco and Brazil.</p>.<p>They will face USA on October 11, followed by matches against Morocco and Brazil on October 14 and October 17 respectively, at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.</p>.<p>“It’s a new situation for everyone. India have never played the World Cup before. This is different ball game altogether," Dennerby said.</p>.<p>"It’s a unique chance to show everyone that we have prepared well and will not allow anyone to run over us."</p>.<p>The prestigious tournament will be held in Bhubaneswar, Margao in Goa, and Navi Mumbai from October 11-30.</p>.<p>The Kalinga Stadium will host three pool matches of India.</p>.<p>“When you are on the field, everything is held back behind and you just have to focus on the game. That’s what the girls need to do.</p>.<p>"We are not going into the tournament as the favourites. I believe the pressure then is on the opponents,” the head coach said.</p>.<p>Pointing out the importance of performing well on the pitch, Dennerby said: “The performance is key for us. And I hope the girls are not much nervous and will play with confidence. You can’t be nervous and perform at the same time. It’s time to get the ball rolling.”</p>.<p><strong>Squad:</strong></p>.<p><strong>Goalkeepers</strong>: Monalisha Devi Moirangthem, Melody Chanu Keisham, Anjali Munda.</p>.<p><strong>Defenders</strong>: Astam Oraon, Kajal, Naketa, Purnima Kumari, Varshika, Shilky Devi Hemam.</p>.<p><strong>Midfielders</strong>: Babina Devi Lisham, Nitu Linda, Shailja, Shubhangi Singh.</p>.<p><strong>Forwards</strong>: Anita Kumari, Lynda Kom Serto, Neha, Rejiya Devi Laishram, Shelia Devi Loktongbam, Kajol Hubert Dsouza, Lavanya Upadhyay, Sudha Ankita Tirkey.</p>