England versus the Chinese team – Women’s Friendly Match
Preamble
Greetings and welcome to the friendly game between England and China at the iconic Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the reigning European champions taking on the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The home of English football is sold-out for the match, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euro tournament this past summer.
Squad announcements will be shared imminently, but there was a recent squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be interesting to see who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are coming up before the start of the match at 5.30pm GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper for England in the absence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England's starting eleven: 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; once it is available, I will provide the update.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. These were her comments before this encounter:
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 maiden cap for England. She belonged to the Euros team who claimed victory 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 final of the Women’s Nations League took place yesterday; catch up with all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Live Feed
Live feed from the fixture will be provided with important moments and latest developments as the action unfolds.
