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All the action for England is coming down the flanks, particularly down Chloe Kelly's side on the left.

They're not giving Japan anything, here.

First real sign of Japan coming forward.

Jun Endo plays a long floated ball over the top to try and find Mana Iwabuchi but there's an England defender in the way.

England are straight to the other end and Chloe Kelly manages a good delivery but Ella Toone's shot is a bit scuffed and it goes wide.

Chloe Kelly does well on the left to keep hold of the ball near the corner flag. She manages to get a cross away which finds Keira Walsh, but she's pulled up for offside.

It is all England so far.

It's not particularly quick though. There has been a lot of rain in Spain today so the pitch is likely pretty damp.

Beth Mead, playing in her 50th appearance, picks up the ball in midfield, she's looking to find the through ball to Chloe Kelly but it's straight to the feet of a Japan defender.

This will be a good test for England, particularly with some young players out there.

England happy to just keep the ball for now as Ella Toone latches onto a loose ball in midfield and plays a one two with Alessia Russo.

It's a great effort from range from Toone and she forces a decent save from goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita.

Away we go in Spain.

Perfectly observed silence at the Pinatar Arena and we're ready to go.

We'll now have a moment of silence and wreathes placed on the pitch for Remembrance Day.

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Former England striker Eni Aluko, speaking on ITV: "We've got to watch out for Japan's midfield. There's a different style, they will possess the ball and it'll be interesting to see how England deal with it."

How's this for a ridiculous stat...

Under Sarina Wiegman, England have won all six of their matches outside of the United Kingdom by an aggregate score of 41-0.

41 goals and none conceded in six games, incredible scenes.

Former England striker Ian Wright, speaking on ITV: "What's great about the Lionnesses is that every style of play and system, they've dealt with.

"What Japan might be able to do is cause problems with their passing and movement, they move the ball quickly and it's something this England team haven't had to come up against yet."

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England manager Sarina Wiegman, speaking to ITV on Lucy Bronze: “She is negative for Covid, but she has a minor injury so we’re not taking any risks. It’s nothing to worry about but now isn’t the time to take risks.”

On Alessia Russo: “She has worked really, really hard to get back. She hasn’t played too much yet though so we need to be careful. But really excited to have her back.”

On Japan: “They play a different style of play to what we have faced in the last 12 months. They are very disciplined, very technical and tactical too. So very different to the opponents we’ve had recently, but I hope we can dominate.”

We're almost ready to rock in Spain. The teams are out and the national anthems are underway.

Someone who is not in England's starting XI this evening but could make an appearance from the bench for her first international cap is Manchester United defender Maya le Tissier.

She has received her first international call-up for these two friendly matches after some impressive performances at United.

Former England striker Ian Wright, speaking on ITV: "I’m very fond of Beth Mead and it was a bit disappointing to see (her comments on the lack of diversity in the England squad being "coincidental"). But I rang Beth, we had a great chat – what was said will stay between us – but I feel it was a massive moment of reflection and learning for her.

“It’s another moment for us and everyone around it to see this for what it is. It’s a systemic problem and we’re dealing with it in incidents. We need to start dealing with the systemic problem.”

Time to add another milestone to that list...

It's a pretty exhaustive list...

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Another week, another award for Beth Mead to add to her ever-growing list.

Earlier this week Mead was voted as ���˿��� Women's Footballer of the Year and the Arsenal and England forward said: "I don't think I've quite processed it yet. It's a huge honour for me."

She can add this one to her collection along with her Euros medal, Euros Golden Boot and Player of the Tournament, England Player of the Year and Arsenal 2021-22 Player of the Season.

She pipped Sam Kerr and Alexia Putellas to the prize.

England manager Sarina Wiegman says "we need to do more" to improve diversity in English women's football.

In the Euro 2022 squad, there were only three mixed-heritage players: Jess Carter, Nikita Parris and Demi Stokes.

"I do think we need to do more, to give access to anyone who wants to play football," said Wiegman.

It comes after England and Arsenal forward Beth Mead drew criticism for saying the makeup of the team's roster was "coincidental".

Read more about what Wiegman said here.