The Lionesses face the Chinese team – Women's Friendly Fixture
Preamble
Hello and welcome to the friendly fixture between the English side and China at the iconic Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the current Euro titleholders competing against the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the match, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euro tournament this past summer.
The team news will be announced shortly, but there was a recent squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a minor injury, and so previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be notable to find out who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are incoming before the start of the match at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Team News
Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper for England in the absence 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 China’s team news now; once it is available, I will provide the update.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. Here’s what she had to say before this match:
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 European Championship squad who claimed victory this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Earlier Fixture Update
The opening match of the women’s Nations League final occurred yesterday; catch up with all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Real-Time Coverage
Real-time coverage from the game will continue with key events and timely updates as the match proceeds.
