Football news - Steph Houghton and Millie Bright both start as England take on Norway
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Updated 27/06/2019 at 18:10 GMT
England captain Steph Houghton is fit enough to start for their World Cup quarter-final clash against Norway, as is her central defensive partner Millie Bright.
Steph Houghton hugs Millie Bright during an England training session during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France on at Stade Commandant Hébert on June 13, 2019 in Deauville, France
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Both Houghton and Bright were doubts to be able to start as heat and a virus affected the Lionesses' preparation for the Norway game.
However, England manager Phil Neville has decided both are okay to start along with Lyon right-back Lucy Bronze who was also a doubt.
The only change to the England team sees Demi Stokes come in for Alex Greenwood at left-back.
Ellen White keeps her place leading the line with Toni Duggan and Nikita Parris flanking her.
Norway are unchanged from their penalty shoot-out victory over Australia.
TEAMS IN FULL
England – Bardsley, Bronze, Houghton, Bright, Stokes, Walsh, Scott, Kirby, Parris, White, Duggan
Norway – Hjelmseth, Wold, Mjelde, Thorisdottir, Minde, Saevik, Boe Risa, Engen, Reiten, Graham, Herlovsen
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