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England Women's U21 Head Coach Brent Hills has made three changes to his team for tonight's Nordic Cup fixture against Norway at the Solviksvallen in Arvika.
Californian based goalkeeper Karen Bardsley will make her U21 debut as she comes in for Siobhan Chamberlain, who distinguished herself with a series of crucial first half saves against Finland on Wednesday.
Michelle Hickmott, who it has been confirmed this week will start the new season at Charlton Athletic, comes into the starting line-up for Ellen Maggs, whilst Jessica Smith, who like Hickmott came off the bench against Finland, comes in for Stockport County's Lynda Shepherd.
After the opening 2-0 victory against the Finns, England are expecting a tougher task tonight against a Norwegian side who defeated Sweden 1-0 in the other Group A game in midweek.
Victory for either side tonight would almost certainly guarantee a place in at least the 3rd/4th placed play-off on Tuesday 26 July.
England:
Karen Bardsley; Rachel Axon, Casey Stoney, Laura Bassett, Shelly Cox, Anita Asante, Michelle Hickmott, Kelly McDougall, Alex Scott, Jessica Smith, Josanne Potter
Subs: Siobhan Chamberlain, Georgie Adams, Gemma Davison, Joanne Traynor, Beth Bailey, Lynda Shepherd, Ellen Maggs
http://www.thefa.com/Womens/EnglandYouth...ree_changes.htm
Californian based goalkeeper Karen Bardsley will make her U21 debut as she comes in for Siobhan Chamberlain, who distinguished herself with a series of crucial first half saves against Finland on Wednesday.
Michelle Hickmott, who it has been confirmed this week will start the new season at Charlton Athletic, comes into the starting line-up for Ellen Maggs, whilst Jessica Smith, who like Hickmott came off the bench against Finland, comes in for Stockport County's Lynda Shepherd.
After the opening 2-0 victory against the Finns, England are expecting a tougher task tonight against a Norwegian side who defeated Sweden 1-0 in the other Group A game in midweek.
Victory for either side tonight would almost certainly guarantee a place in at least the 3rd/4th placed play-off on Tuesday 26 July.
England:
Karen Bardsley; Rachel Axon, Casey Stoney, Laura Bassett, Shelly Cox, Anita Asante, Michelle Hickmott, Kelly McDougall, Alex Scott, Jessica Smith, Josanne Potter
Subs: Siobhan Chamberlain, Georgie Adams, Gemma Davison, Joanne Traynor, Beth Bailey, Lynda Shepherd, Ellen Maggs
http://www.thefa.com/Womens/EnglandYouth...ree_changes.htm