Street names strongest squad for third test

England are at full strength this weekend as they prepare to inflict a historic 3-0 whitewash over New Zealand at Twickenham.

England wrapped up the autumn series against the Black Ferns on Tuesday night with a 17-8 victory following Saturday's 16-13 win.

Having shuffled his team with nine changes for the second test to no ill effect, Gary Street brings in seven players to the starting team for the final test at Twickenham Stadium, kick off 5pm.

Fly-half Katy McLean returns to captain England with Alice Richardson moving to inside centre, having impressed in the number 10 shirt in both tests. However injuries to centres such as Rachael Burford and Claire Allan before the series mean England's options are more limited in the middle as they seek to find their best balance for what will be a massive challenge from a bruised New Zealand outfit.

Kat Merchant, who scored a try in England's opening series win, also returns on the wing.

In the pack Victoria Fleetwood and Laura Keates return to the front row at hooker and tight-head prop respectively while Richmond's Rowena Burnfield is back in at lock. In the back row, powerhouse flankers Heather Fisher and Marlie Packer team up with vice-captain Sarah Hunter (pictured)

Impressive young backrow Alex Matthews misses out through injury.

Street said: "This is certainly my strongest available starting line-up. We are going to give everything we have got for the final match. It is great to welcome back Heather Fisher and Marlie Packer, two effervescent flankers who have had their batteries recharged and are ready to go

"Of course our target now is to take a 3-0 series win," added Street, whose side have also won the Six Nations and the European Championship in the last 12 months. "And I am confident we can do that. The players are still feeling fresh and they have also got the motivation of playing at Twickenham on Saturday. It's always a special atmosphere when we play there, and the support is fantastic. It makes the players feel very special.

"But by no means are we taking anything for granted. We know New Zealand will be hurting after these two defeats and they'll be desperate to try and regain some pride by winning at Twickenham. We are prepared for that and we will meet them head on."

The England v Black Ferns match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports 1HD and there will also be live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live. Entry to the stadium is free after the conclusion of the men's QBE International against the All Blacks.

England team to face New Zealand15 Emily Scarratt (Lichfield)14 Katherine Merchant (Worcester)13 Joanne Watmore (Worcester)12 Alice Richardson (Richmond)11 Michaela Staniford (Wasps)10 Katy McLean (Darlington Mowden Park Sharks) (C)9 Natasha Hunt (Lichfield)1 Roz Crowley (Lichfield)2 Victoria Fleetwood (Lichfield)3 Laura Keates (Worcester)4 Tamara Taylor (Lichfield)5 Rowena Burnfield (Richmond)6 Heather Fisher (Worcester)7 Marlie Packer (Bristol)8 Sarah Hunter (Lichfield) (VC)

Replacements:

16 Emma Croker (Richmond)17 Sophie Hemming (Bristol)18 Rochelle Clark (Worcester)19 Emily Braund (Lichfield)20 Hannah Gallagher (Saracens)21 La Toya Mason (Wasps)22 Amber Reed (Bristol)23 Francesca Matthews (Richmond)

The Black Ferns team to play the third and final Test against England is (with Test caps):

1. Ruth McKay (12)2. Fiao'o Fa'amausili, captain (23)3. Stephanie Te Ohaere-Fox (12)4. Eloise Blackwell (5)5. Rawinia Everitt (4)6. Aroha Savage (6)7. Justine Lavea (19)8. Casey Robertson (26)9. Emma Jensen (33)10. Kendra Cocksedge (13)11. Hazel Tubic (5)12. Claire Richardson (16)13. Shakira Baker (5)14. Selica Winiata (3)15. Kelly Brazier (12)

Reserves:

16. Karina Stowers (14)17. Kathleen Wilton (7)18. Aleisha Nelson (2)19. Jackie Patea (2)20. Lydia Crossman (4)21. Teresa Te Tamaki (6)22. Anika Tiplady (2)23. Halie Hurring (12)