Team News: Kelly Smith, Eniola Aluko start for Team GB

Smith, Aluko start for Team GB

Team GB boss Hope Powell has named a strong starting lineup for their opening Group E Olympic match against New Zealand.

Kelly Smith and Eniola Aluko will start together in attack, while Ifeoma Dieke has been given a role in defence.

Meanwhile, New Zealand have given a start to Ali Riley, while veteran Kirsty Yallop plays in midfield.

Great Britain: Bardsley: Scott, Houghton, Stoney, Dieke; Scott, Asante, Carney, Little; Aluko, Smith

New Zealand: Bindon; Percival, Hoyle, Erceg, Smith; Riley, Moorwood, Hearn, Gregorius; Yallop, Wilkinson

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