England v the Chinese team – Women’s Exhibition Fixture
Overview
Hello and welcome to the friendly match between England and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the current Euro titleholders taking on the current Asian Cup champions.
The home of English football is sold-out for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her international retirement before the Euro tournament this past summer.
Lineup details will be shared imminently, but there was a last minute squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be intriguing to observe who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are on the way before the start of the match at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Team News
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper for England in the non-presence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England: Moorhouse, Bronze, Charles, Walsh, Le Tissier, Morgan, Mead, Stanway, Russo, Toone, Hemp.
Reserves: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
I am searching for China’s team news now; when it comes through, I will share it.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. These were her comments before this encounter:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
First Cap News
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's first appearance for England. She was a part of the Euro-winning side who claimed victory this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Earlier Fixture Update
The opening match of the women’s Nations League final took place yesterday; get the details on all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Match Updates
Live updates from the game will continue with important moments and latest developments as the action unfolds.
