Annika Sorenstam

Annika Sorenstam, Sweden
Age: 34 Caps: 6 Record: Won 16 Drawn 3 Lost 8
Long-time world number one and Hall of Famer. Has won 74 times worldwide, including nine majors. Qualified 1st.

Laura Davies, England
Age: 41 Caps: 8 (16-3-13)
The only player to have competed in every Solheim Cup since its inception in 1990. Has won 68 times worldwide, including four majors. Has not won on LPGA Tour since 2001 but still a potent weapon with her power. Qualified 2nd.

Ludivine Kreutz, France
Age: 32 Caps: 0
Made the side in her eighth year on the Ladies European Tour. Clinched maiden win at the Italian Open in 2003 and scored two victories this year, plus three other top-five finishes. Qualified 3rd.

Maria Hjorth, Sweden
Age: 31 Caps: 1 (1-1-2)
Won second straight Ladies English Open in July and was fifth at the Evian Masters. Two LPGA victories in 1999 and five worldwide overall. Ranked sixth in LPGA driving distance. Qualified 4th.

Iben Tinning

Iben Tinning, Denmark
Age: 31 Caps: 2 (3-1-3)
Won twice in Europe this year to book a third straight berth. Undefeated in singles, and will be 16 weeks pregnant with twins heading into the matches. Qualified 5th.

Trish Johnson, England
Age: 39 Caps: 6 (5-3-11)
Played in first six Solheim Cup teams. Won in consecutive weeks on LPGA Tour in 1993 and also triumphed again in 1996. Has had 18 career wins with most of success in Europe. Qualified 6th.

Gwladys Nocera, France
Age: 30 Caps: 0
Still chasing first professional win but earned her place with five top 10s in Europe this season. Qualified 7th.

Sophie Gustafson, Sweden
Age: 31 Caps: 4 (7-2-5)
A big-hitter, who finished second in Women's British Open this year. Ranks second in LPGA driving distance, making her a useful asset in matchplay. Captain's pick.

Carin Koch, Sweden
Age: 34 Caps: 3 (8-2-2)
Annika Sorenstam's best friend on Tour. Four career wins, including in Mexico this season. Was unbeaten in first two Solheim Cups. Captain's pick.

Catriona Matthew, Scotland
Age: 36 Caps: 2 (4-1-3)
Passed over as captain's pick in 2000 and 2002 but justified selection last time with victory over Rosie Jones to clinch Cup in Sweden. Captain's pick.

Karen Stupples

Suzann Petersen, Norway
Age: 24 Caps: 2 (5-1-2)
Was 4-0 in Sweden two years ago and could have been unbeaten but conceded match to Cristie Kerr when Europe won. Took an eight month break from golf with a back injury in September 2004. Captain's pick.

Karen Stupples, England
Age: 32 Caps: 0
Best known for eagle-albatross start on the way to winning 2004 Women's British Open. Tied for lead going into final round of US Women's Open. Two-time Curtis Cup star. Captain's pick.