The Red Roses have lost only once to Friday’s opponents, in 1991, but refuse to get caught up in the hype of a home tournament

England have named an unchanged starting XV for Friday's opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup against the United States in Sunderland.

John Mitchell has named a full-strength Red Roses side for Friday’s match at the Stadium of Light, with Emily Scarratt in line for her 119th cap off the bench