The Red Roses’ flanker, aged 34, made her debut in 2008 and now joins the ranks of the seven women who have achieved this milestone.
Returning to the starting XV are fly-half Zoe Harrison, centre Emily Scarratt, and lock Abbie Ward, who haven’t played for England since their defeat in the World Cup final against New Zealand in 2022.
Scarratt, who has earned 108 international caps, will take on the unusual role of inside centre, despite spending most of her career at the 13 position. She recently played in this role for Loughborough Lightning following her recovery from a neck injury that required surgery.
In other news, Thomas Tuchel is set to depart from Bayern Munich at the end of the season, while Jurgen Klopp announced his decision to step down from Liverpool in January. The Reds currently hold the second position in the Premier League, tied on points with leaders Arsenal.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti recently extended his contract with the club until 2026, while Xabi Alonso, who spent five years as a player at Real Madrid between his stints at Liverpool and Bayern Munich, has a deal with Leverkusen that runs until 2026.
