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‘Don’t let a Test match define you’: John Mitchell’s message to the Red Roses

John Mitchell knew that the Red Roses' 41-match unbeaten run was going to end at some point. It was just a matter of when.

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Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:53 AM

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John Mitchell told the Red Roses not to let defeats define them ahead of their match against the USA.
England enter their final WXV Global Series fixture on a two-match losing streak following consecutive losses to Canada.
Mitchell made six changes to the starting lineup, including introducing half-backs Holly Aitchison and Flo Robinson.

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England Women's head coach John Mitchell has urged the Red Roses not to let recent results define them as they aim to end a two-match losing streak against the USA Women’s Eagles in New Jersey. Following consecutive defeats to Canada that halted their previous 41-match unbeaten run, England enter their final WXV Global Series fixture focused on long-term development.

Mitchell made six changes to his starting lineup for Friday's match at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Holly Aitchison and Flo Robinson will partner at half-back, while Mackenzie Carson, Maud Muir, Tatyana Heard, and Claudia Moloney-MacDonald also enter the starting side to face a USA team on a five-match winning run.

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