Women's World Cup: Big guns off to a flyer in France
The Women's World Cup in France has got off to an impressive start, with most of the big nations beginning their campaigns on a positive note.
Reigning champions United States were ruthless in their first game, smashing 13 goals without reply against Thailand.
France, Germany and England are amongst other top teams yet to taste defeat, setting themselves up nicely for the rest of the competition.
Read on as we assess how the main contenders for success at the Women's World Cup are shaping up.
US will face tougher tests
Many punters will be eager to use the 12bet bonus code to back the US to win the tournament at odds of 5/2 after the ruthless way they dismantled Thailand in their opening match.
The United States recorded the biggest ever victory in the competition's history, racking up a 13-0 scoreline against their outclassed opponents.
Alex Morgan scored five times for a US side who have now lost just one international game since July 2017.
The US, the strongest team in women's football, are fully expected to breeze through the group stage, but much tougher tests than this await further down the line.
France with work to do
Wendie Renard headed two goals and helped France keep a clean sheet in the hosts' opening 4-0 victory over South Korea.
However, her own goal in the second match could have proved costly but for Eugenie le Sommer's late penalty that secured a narrow 2-1 success over Norway.
France have now won 15 of their last 16 internationals in all competitions, with an aggregate score of 54-6 across those games.
They defeated the US in a friendly earlier this year and will fancy their chances of repeating the trick if their paths cross again at the World Cup this summer.
Germany frustrated by dogged China
Germany were frustrated for long parts of their opening match against China, with teenager Giulia Gwinn's goal proving to be the difference between the two sides.
They followed up with another 1-0 victory over Spain in their second match, although they once again failed to produce their best form.
Germany were the top scorers in Europe during the qualifying stage, but found it difficult to break down the opposition in their first two matches.
However, they remain a team to be feared as the tournament progresses and should be capable of at least reaching the semi-finals.
England edge past gritty Scotland
England showed flashes of their potential in their opening game against Scotland, although the 2-1 scoreline was perhaps a little too close for comfort.
First-half goals by Nikita Parris and Ellen White put the Lionesses in control of the match, but they eased off after the break and it was no surprise when Claire Emslie halved the deficit.
England looked confident in the first-half after head coach Phil Neville named a strong looking starting XI.
Neville believes this was the toughest group game his side will face, but they would do well not underestimate Japan or Argentina in their next two matches.