John Mitchell rings six changes for England's clash with the United States, and star Ellie Kildunne is again named among the replacements.
England head coach John Mitchell has shaken up his Red Roses lineup for the meeting with the United States, making six changes to the side. The biggest talking point is that Ellie Kildunne, one of the team's most recognisable stars, is named on the bench again.
Kildunne has been a headline name for the Red Roses, so seeing her start among the replacements will get fans talking. Mitchell's selection suggests a coach willing to rotate his options and back his depth, even when it means leaving a marquee player to come in later.
Six changes is a significant reshuffle for any international side. It shows Mitchell is keen to spread opportunity across the squad and test different combinations against a United States team that will fancy its chances of making life uncomfortable for the hosts.
For England, the task is to show that the group's strength goes beyond any one name. A bench role does not rule out Kildunne making a big impact, and with the Red Roses' attacking ambitions, her arrival later in the game could be a weapon in its own right.
