Keswick's Abbie Scott is set to start for England in their final women’s World Cup group stages game.

In the clash with USA today (2.30pm kick-off), Cumbrian Scott will earn her 19th cap for her country in England’s third and final Pool B fixture.

So far in the tournament, the Reds Roses have claimed two wins from two games, beating Spain (56-5) and Italy (56-13). USA are also undefeated in the pool, overcoming Italy (24-12) and Spain (43-0).

England women’s head coach Simon Middleton said: “This is a winner-takes-all game in terms of topping the pool and will require a full 23-squad effort to get the job done.

“Regardless of whether players have been selected to start or will come on as finishers, everyone has equal weight in the team, fully understands what their role is and what they need to deliver come match day.

“We know playing against USA will be tough, they play a very physical game and have some dangerous players on the ball, but we have prepared well and the squad are in a good place, not only physically but mentally.

"We have confidence in the entire squad and it’s now about going out and making sure we put in a full 80-minute performance.”

Sarah Hunter returns to captain the side following England’s win over Italy at No.8. In the scrum, Vickii Cornborough and Sarah Bern return to the front row with props Rochelle Clark and Justine Lucas on the bench.

Former Keswick School student Scott starts at lock alongside Tamara Taylor, who scored her fourth try for England against Italy in her fourth World Cup appearance, and Alex Matthews moves to blind-side flanker.

England have played USA in four previous World Cups, starting in 1991 when England lost 19-6 in the final in Cardiff. The sides met once again in the 1994 World Cup Final, where England won 38-23.

They have also played in the pool stages of the 2006 and 2010 World Cups with England winning on both occasions.