Women's World Cup top goal scorer 2023: Updated rankings in the Golden Boot race
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is set to be a thrilling tournament as Australia and New Zealand take on co-hosting duties for the first time.
Alongside the battle for team glory, there are also a some key individual awards on offer, as the biggest stars in women's football take centre-stage Down Under.
The Golden Boot is a notable and, if recent history is anything to go by, competitive prize: recent tournaments have seen the award won by a low-key final goal tally.
The past three Golden Boots have been secured with a maximum of six goals scored. Will anyone get close to Michelle Akers' single-tournament record this year?
Who has played in most Women's World Cups?
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Heading into the tournament, the most eye-catching aspect of the Golden Boot race is the battle between experience and emerging stars.
USNWT veteran Alex Morgan is tipped to fire the defending champions through the tournament and add to her nine previous World Cup goals, although she missed a penalty in the opening win over Vietnam.
Other experienced names join Morgan on the list of strong options to win the Golden Boot in 2023 with England's Rachel Daly predicted to be the key forward for the Lionesses.
However, there is a growing sense of a new name being added to the list and a break from the traditional nations dominating the award.
The USA, Germany and Brazil have traditionally produced the winner in previous World Cups, but the list of favourites for 2023 includes star names from Spain and Australia.
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas is a strong option, despite not playing as an outright forward, alongside Spain teammate Jenni Hermoso.
Australia star Sam Kerr could also be a bold call, but a pre-tournament injury has dented her
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