The Lionesses take on the Chinese team – Female Friendly Fixture
Preamble
Welcome everyone to the exhibition match between England and China at the iconic Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the reigning European champions facing the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The home of English football is sold-out for the event, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her international retirement before the Euros 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 former number one Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be notable to find out who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are on the way before the opening whistle at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Squad Updates
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal for England in the unavailability of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England: 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.
Details are being sought for China’s team news now; when it comes through, I will share it.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. These were her comments before this clash:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
First Cap News
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse’s debut for England. She belonged to the Euros team who won 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 title decider was held yesterday; catch up with all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Real-Time Coverage
Live updates from the fixture will proceed with major incidents and timely updates as the game progresses.
