The Lionesses versus the Chinese team – Female Friendly Fixture
Overview
Hello and welcome to the exhibition fixture between England and China at the iconic Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the European Championship holders taking on the current Asian Cup champions.
The home of English football is packed for the event, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the European Championship this past summer.
The team news will be shared imminently, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be notable to find out who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are on the way before the start of the match at 5.30pm GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper 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.
Substitutes: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
I am searching for the squad from China now; when it comes through, I will provide the update.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. She shared these thoughts before this encounter:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
Maunch Appearance
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse's debut for England. She was a part of the Euro-winning side who triumphed this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Previous Match Recap
The first leg of the women’s Nations League final took place yesterday; review all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Real-Time Coverage
Real-time coverage from the match will continue with important moments and current information as the action unfolds.
