The Lionesses face the Chinese team – Women’s Friendly Fixture
Introduction
Welcome everyone to the exhibition fixture between the English side and China at Wembley Stadium. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the European Championship holders facing the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The iconic Wembley is fully booked for the occasion, which will see Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her international retirement before the Euros this past summer.
Lineup details will be revealed soon, but there was a last minute squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be intriguing to observe who England manager 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 absence 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.
Details are being sought for the squad from China now; once it is available, I will share it.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. Here’s what she had to say before this clash:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
First Cap News
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse’s debut for England. She featured in the Euro-winning side who triumphed this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Earlier Fixture Update
The first leg of the women’s Nations League final occurred yesterday; get the details on all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Live Feed
Live feed from the match will continue with key events and timely updates as the match proceeds.
