The story of the day as England defeat Austria with Ellen White goal in World Cup qualifying match at Stadium of Light
and live on Freeview channel 276
The Lionesses continued their 100% winning record in Group D after winning their opening four matches of the qualifying campaign.
They made that five with a win against 1-0 Austria
Sarina Weigman’s team won 4-0 against Northern Ireland and 10-0 against Latvia last month.
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Ellen White won her 100th cap and marked the occasion with a goal whilst ex-Sunderland Ladies players Beth Mead and Demi Stokes featured.
Here, we’ll be bringing you updates as England take on Austria:
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Key Events
- England are set to take on Austria in World Cup qualifying
- Ellen White is expected to win her 100th cap for the Lionesses
- The game WILL take place despite the weather conditions
- Millie Bright will captain England for today’s clash
What you need to know ahead of the game
What time is England vs Austria?
The match will kick off at 12:30pm at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
How can I watch it?
It will be shown live on ITV 1, with coverage.
Coverage starts from 11:45am and the game can also be streamed online live on the ITV Hub.
Is there any team news?
Jordan Nobbs has been recalled to Sarina Wiegman’s squad.
Leah Williamson, though, has been ruled out of the clash with a hamstring injury.
Former Sunderland player Lucy Staniforth also misses out, in what is the only other change from October’s squad.
Ex-Black Cats duo Steph Houghton and Lucy Bronze are also out injured.