Natalie Seymour has been called up to England women's Champions Challenge squad to replace Anne Panter. Panter had been named in the squad after an injury-plagued four-year absence but sustained a hamstring injury and will miss the event.
Seymour, 20, won her only cap against world champions Holland last November.
The six-team tournament also involves hosts Azerbaijan, China, Korea, New Zealand and the USA and takes place in Baku from 9-17 June.
Head coach Danny Kerry said: "I'm looking forward to giving a significant opportunity to a number of players."
England finished fourth in the 2005 Champions Challenge, losing 2-1 to Japan in the bronze medal play-off.
Ranked 11th in the world, England will begin their campaign on Saturday 9 June against New Zealand, the 2005 winners.
They then face Korea on Sunday 10 June, the USA on 12 June, Azerbaijan on 14 June and China on 16 June.
England squad for Champions Challenge: Katy Roberts (Chelmsford), Lisa Wooding (Chelmsford), Crista Cullen (Leicester), Mel Clewlow (Canterbury), Helen Richardson (Leicester),Jo Ellis (Ipswich), Kate Walsh (Slough), Chloe Rogers (Chelmsford), Rachel Walker (Olton & WW), Alex Danson (Slough), Alex Scott (Slough), Sally Walton (Bowdon Hightown), Hannah Macleod (Leicester),Jo Ellis (Doncaster), Cathy Gilliat-Smith (Canterbury), Becky Duggan (Canterbury), Natalie Seymour (Canterbury), Hayley Brown (Canterbury)
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