RACHEL Brown has joined Burnley stars Graham Branch and Brian Jensen to fly the flag for England's Ladies.

Hope Powell's Women take on their Australian rivals in a high-profile friendly at Turf Moor this evening (7.15ko).

Burnley-born keeper Brown is keeping her fingers crossed she will pull on the gloves and play in front of her hometown crowd for the first time in the friendly clash, which forms part of England's preparations for the 2005 European Championships.

Australia, meanwhile, are using the clash as a final work out before heading to America for the forthcoming Women's World Cup.

The Turf Moor ticket office has so far sold over 3,500 tickets for the game, but there are plenty of seats available on the night priced at £3 adults and £1 concessions.

Alternatively, fans can ring the Turf Moor ticket hotline on 08870 443 1914.