Midfielder Andy Parkinson made his first appearance for the U's since damaging cruciate knee ligaments back in August.

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He has been out since damaging cruciate knee ligaments in the EDF Energy Cup win over Saracens in March.

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Powell has already lost England's most influential player, striker Kelly Smith, who has been ruled out with a cruciate knee ligaments injury.

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