Summary

  • Ellen White breaks the deadlock

  • England lost their opener to USA

  • Lionesses have lost six of last nine matches

  • England starts for Lionesses

  • Japan were beaten by Spain in their first game

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Live Reporting

Matthew Henry

  1. That's an average age of 21 in the England attacking line. Exciting.

  2. Team news - England, Kelly, Hemp start

    England v Japan (18:15 GMT)

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Red Bull Arena, New Jersey

    Phil Neville makes six changes to the side who lost to the USA in their opening match on Thursday (US time).

    In-form Chelsea striker Bethany England replaces Ellen White up front, while there's a first start for Everton top scorer Chloe Kelly.

    Lauren Hemp, who impressed against the world champions, retains her place in the side.

    Jordan Nobbs comes in for Jill Scott in midfield, Ellie Roebuck replaces Carly Telford in goal, Demi Stokes starts ahead of Alex Greenwood and Rachel Daly gets the nod ahead of Leah Williamson at right-back.

    England XI: Roebuck, Daly, Bright, Houghton, Stokes, Stanway, Walsh, Nobbs, Hemp, Kelly, England

    Lyon midfielder Saki Kumagai is only on the bench for Japan, who make seven changes to the side who lost to Spain in their opening fixture.

    Japan XI: Ikeda, Shimizu, Miyake, Sugita, Nakajima, Iwabuchi, Momiki, Tanaka, Miyagawa, Miura, Doko

  3. There is no shame in a 2-0 defeat against the mighty USA but when it's your sixth defeat in nine games questions grow louder.

    England's defence of their SheBelieves Cup title started in disappointing fashion on Friday but now they have their chance to right some wrongs.

    Today they play Japan in their second game of the tournament in need of a win.

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  4. Pressure building?

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