Street rolls his squad again for USA clash

England coach Gary Street has named a starting lineup to face the USA with more than 700 caps between them.

Published by Scrum Queens, August 27th, 2010

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Street rolls his squad again for USA clash

He has brought skipper Catherine Spencer(pictured)back into the team while hooker Amy Garnett will become England's most capped women's international when she runs out for her 89th cap.

An England win on Saturday will secure them a place in the semi-final but to be sure of the top seeding spot, the host nation will be well aware of the need to rack up a good score to stay ahead of New Zealand who they justedge on points difference at the moment.

The England side to play the USA has a different look to it than the team that played Kazakhstan with a completely changed front five and some changes in the backs. Emily Scarrett comes back into the mix in the centre alongside Rachael Burford who is starting her third game in a row and Danielle Waterman is also named at fullback. Heather Fisher who has impressed in the backrow has been rested.

Street said: As I have said before our campaign in this world cup is all about having a squad of 26, and I plan to use every single player to keep all them fresh and fit and challenging for their starting position, said Street, whose side have scored 109 points so far and havent conceded a single point against Ireland or Kazakhstan. This is especially important ahead of Saturdays match against the USA, a game which is vital we win to secure our place in the semi finals.

The two sides last met last met a year ago in Canada at theNations Cup and England triumphed 36-7.

England team to play USA: (15-9, 1-8)

Danielle Waterman, Charlotte Barras, Emily Scarratt, Rachael Burford, Katherine Merchant, Katy McLean, La Toya Mason, Rochelle Clark, Amy Garnett, Sophie Hemming, Tamara Taylor, Jo McGilchrist, Sarah Hunter, Margaret Alphonsi, Catherine Spencer

Replacements: Emma Croker, Rosemarie Crowley, Becky Essex Sarah Beale, Amy Turner, Amber Penrith, Fiona Pocock

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