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Team news: Renée makes five changes

Renée Slegers has made five changes to the starting XI for our first game of 2026.

Following December’s 2-0 win away to Crystal Palace, the players who come into the line-up are Steph Catley, Kim Little, Mariona Caldentey, Beth Mead and Alessia Russo.

They replace Laia Codina, Victoria Pelova, Kyra Cooney-Cross, Caitlin Foord and Stina Blackstenius.

January signing Smilla Holmberg starts this game on the bench.

Anneke Borbe remains behind a back four of Emily Fox, Leah Williamson, Catley and Katie McCabe.

Frida Maanum keeps her place in midfield, as does Olivia Smith on the wing.