Jess Thirlby has confirmed her Vitality Roses squads for their upcoming internationals against New Zealand, live on Sky Sports, and Jamaica.

The squad facing New Zealand in a three-match series next month features 14 players, with the experienced Natalie Metcalf joining the panel to take on Jamaica in December.

The Jamaica series could mark Metcalf's return to action for the first time since giving birth to her daughter in May.

England legends Helen Housby and Eleanor Cardwell return to the squad, while Emma Rayner and Jaz Brown have been called up for the first time.

Brown shone for a struggling Birmingham Panthers side last season, and led the league for most rebounds.

Nine players from the Nations Cup-winning squad retain their spot, however there is no place for London Pulse duo Z

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