Jodie Taylor spearheads attacking England line-up in Euro opener against Scotland

Published 19/07/2017 at 18:06 GMT

England manager Mark Sampson has named an attacking starting XI for his side’s opening match at the Women’s Euro 2017 against Scotland.

Jodie Taylor celebrates her goal against Canada

Image credit: Reuters

Jodie Taylor leads the line, supported by a creative trio of Ellen White, Fran Kirby and Jordan Nobbs.

Casey Stoney misses out with a hamstring injury, while Toni Duggan – who recent completed a transfer to European giants Barcelona – starts on the bench.

UEFA Women's Championship

The Warm-Up: Netherlands promise to ‘party hard’ after Euro win

07/08/2017 at 07:10

Scotland have named a defensively solid line-up, with captain Gemma Fay making her 201st appearance between the sticks for her country in what is the nation's first ever appearance at the Euros.

Watch Women’s Euro 2017 LIVE on Eurosport and Eurosport Player

UEFA Women's Championship

Van Basten speaks of pride of Netherlands team

00:01:32

06/08/2017 at 20:17

UEFA Women's Championship

Highlights: Netherlands turn on style to defeat Denmark in final

00:02:39

06/08/2017 at 18:12

Join 3M+ users on app

Stay up to date with the latest news, results and live sports

Download

Scan me