England v the Chinese team – Women's Friendly Fixture
Overview
Greetings and welcome to the non-competitive game between the English side and China at Wembley Stadium. This promises to be an exciting contest with the reigning European champions facing the current Asian Cup champions.
The home of English football is packed for the occasion, which will see 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 recent squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be interesting to see who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are coming up before the start of the match at 5.30pm GMT.
Squad Updates
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal for England in the non-presence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
The Lionesses: Moorhouse, Bronze, Charles, Walsh, Le Tissier, Morgan, Mead, Stanway, Russo, Toone, Hemp.
Bench: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
We are awaiting the squad from China now; when it comes through, I will post it.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. She shared these thoughts before this encounter:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
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 won this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Recent Action
The first leg of the Women’s Nations League title decider took place yesterday; catch up with all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Real-Time Coverage
Real-time coverage from the match will proceed with important moments and timely updates as the match proceeds.
