England have named an unchanged side for their Women's Rugby World Cup opener against the United States in Sunderland on Friday. Red Roses boss John Mitchell has kept faith with the same starting 15 from the 40-6 warm-up victory over France, their second of two warm-up fixtures which took place earlier this month.

England have named an unchanged starting line up for their Rugby World Cup opener against the USA in Sunderland on Friday.

The Women’s Rugby World Cup begins in Sunderland on Friday when hosts England face the United States at the Stadium of Light. The tournament concludes with the final at the Allianz Stadium on September 27. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the key players to watch during this year’s competition.