The Lionesses face the Chinese team – Women’s Friendly Fixture
Overview
Greetings and welcome to the exhibition fixture between the English side and China at London’s Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the current Euro titleholders competing against the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the event, which will see Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the European Championship this past summer.
The team news will be announced shortly, but there was a late 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 called up.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be interesting to see who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are incoming before the start of the match at 5.30pm GMT.
Squad Updates
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper 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.
Bench: 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 provide the update.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. Here’s what she had to say before this match:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
Maunch Appearance
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse’s debut for England. She belonged to the Euro-winning side who won this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Recent Action
The initial encounter of the final of the Women’s Nations League occurred yesterday; catch up with all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Match Updates
Live feed from the fixture will be provided with key events and timely updates as the match proceeds.
