England v China – Women’s Exhibition Fixture
Overview
Hello and welcome to the friendly match between the English side and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the current Euro titleholders facing the current Asian Cup champions.
The iconic Wembley is packed for the match, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her international retirement before the European Championship this past summer.
Lineup details will be announced shortly, but there was a recent squad update for England. On Friday, 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 intriguing to observe who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are on the way before kick-off at 5.30pm GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal for England in the unavailability of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England's starting eleven: Moorhouse, Bronze, Charles, Walsh, Le Tissier, Morgan, Mead, Stanway, Russo, Toone, Hemp.
Substitutes: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
Details are being sought for the Chinese lineup 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 steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
Debut Alert
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's maiden cap for England. She featured in the Euros team who won this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Previous Match Recap
The first leg of the Women’s Nations League title decider took place yesterday; catch up with all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Live Feed
Live feed from the match will proceed with important moments and current information as the action unfolds.
