Rachel Yankey
Ex-England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

It's not too many changes. I'm interested to see how Toni Duggan and Demi Stokes get on.

England have been fantastic going down the right so hopefully they can do the same on the left today.

It's also great to see Rachel Daly playing further forward. It's where she shines for NWSL club Houston Dash.

Phil Neville has used her as a defender more often than not.

Rachel Brown-Finnis
Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

If you looked at the rankings coming into the tournament, Japan would have been England's toughest test in the group.

They're technical, they play tricky sharp traingles and they're tenacious when out of possession.

But England are well-equipped to deal with them tonight.

Off we go! Here's a reminder of the teams. Watch out for Japan's Saki Kumagi. The versatile Lyon centre-back was nominated for BBC's Women's Footballer of the Year award.

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Rachel Brown-Finnis
Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

When I looked at the England players in the tunnel they looked so ready and relaxed.

And there was such precision in the warm-ups - they look ready to rock.

An emotional "God save our Queen". England are back in their white home kit tonight. They get rid of the tracksuits, shake hands with the Japanese and pose for a team photo.

Fiona Lynch: My train home is slightly delayed. I should get home two minutes before kick-off. Watching on my phone on the train. COME ON ENGLAND

Jordan Nobbs
England midfielder on BBC One

There's nothing worse than being in the environment and being injured. It's tough. I bet Toni Duggan can't wait to get on the pitch.

She has developed different skills since joining Barcelona.

Here come the players. There's definitely a party atmosphere in Nice tonight!

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Rachel Brown-Finnis
Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

When we first played Japan in 2007 and it was a shock to how they played and how organised they were.

But today will be different. England are more than good enough to beat them and get all three points tonight.

Alex Scott
Ex-England international on BBC One

Japan have always been one of the most technical teams when it comes to World Cups. It is like art sometimes.

Japan coach Asako Takakura on facing England: "We don't have a negative impression about that defeat [in the SheBelieves Cup].

"We managed to try all the things that we wanted to - to test ourselves. Now we are in a wonderful tournament and we are going to play against a wonderful team and we're really looking forward to it.

"Our team has character as a squad and I want them to fulfill their potential."

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Some of the BBC Sport girls have headed out to Nice tonight to watch the Lionesses.

While they're tanning themselves in the French sun and watching Nikita Parris tear up the World Cup, we're sat in the office working hard.

No hard feelings though, obviously.

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Jordan Nobbs
England midfielder on BBC One

There's always going to be turnover in squad but for Japan to have 17 out of 24 not to have played at the World Cup is a gamble.

With Arsenal we went to Japan and went to school where young girls were playing. The DNA was amazing they were playing football on the floor.

Alex Scott
Ex-England international on BBC One

Demi Stokes was on the cusp of the squad four years ago and was a starting player, but she missed out in the end.

Alistair Magowan
BBC Sport in Nice

Just spoken to Japanese journalist Koki Harada, who tells me that he's surprised that defensive midfielder Narumi Miura has been dropped as he thinks England have a good chance of replicating their 3-0 win over Japan in the SheBelieves Cup last March.

He also says that despite the 2-1 win over Scotland there have been question marks over the team's strategy, especially after the goalless draw with Argentina in their opening Group D game.

Will that inspire confidence for England?

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Sporty Spice aka Jodie Taylor.

Phil Neville
England Women manager on BBC One

We've got Stokes and Duggan back. They are keen to play. Regarding the backline, we haven't managed to play this back four in a while. Nikita Parris and Fran Kirby have put in a shift so freshening the wide areas was a good idea.

We spoke before the game about our objectives - about finishing top of the group. It's not about the path through the competition but about building momentum.

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BBC One are discussing Millie Bright and Rachel Daly's friendship. It's no secret the two Lionesses are best mates.

Jordan Nobbs says they "never stop talking" but are a "barrel of laughs".