Ellie Kildunne has been named among the replacements after being dropped to the bench for the England Red Roses squad ahead of their upcoming clash against Canada on Friday. The squad adjustment marks a notable selection change for the Red Roses as they prepare for their latest test against the Canadian side just days after their previous encounter.
The decision to place Kildunne on the bench comes precisely one week on from England suffering a defeat against Canada in Toronto. That fixture delivered a major blow to the Red Roses, as the loss in Toronto officially brought an end to an extraordinary 41-match unbeaten run that the team had maintained prior to the game.
Having sustained the defeat that halted the remarkable 41-game undefeated streak in Toronto, the Red Roses squad is now adjusting its lineup. Kildunne's transition to the substitutes' bench highlights the immediate selection shift being made to the squad following the conclusion of that lengthy unbeaten sequence a week ago.
As Friday's fixture approaches, England will face Canada once again, looking to navigate the aftermath of the Toronto loss that halted their 41-match run without defeat. With Kildunne set to provide an option from the bench, the Red Roses will take on Canada looking to move forward from last week's setback.