Rapinoe, Martens overcome injuries to start in World Cup final
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The World Cup finalists are both at full strength.
U.S. midfielders Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle, nursing hamstring issues in the days leading up to Sunday's match against the Netherlands, have both been named in the starting XI by manager Jill Ellis.
The Dutch received good news on the injury front as well, as Lieke Martens overcame a toe ailment to be included in Sarina Wiegman's side.
Here are the starting lineups for both nations:
The United States is looking to capture its second consecutive World Cup title, and fourth overall, while the Netherlands would hoist the trophy for the first time with a victory at the Stade de Lyon.
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