The Lionesses v China – Female Exhibition Match
Overview
Hello and welcome to the non-competitive fixture between the English side and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the reigning European champions competing against the reigning Asia Cup winners.
England’s national stadium is sold-out for the match, which will see Fran Kirby recognized 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 last minute squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a minor injury, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, 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 opening whistle at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Lineup Announcements
Squad details are now available. 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.
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 sidelined. Here’s what she had to say before this clash:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
Maunch Appearance
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse's debut for England. She featured in the Euros team who claimed victory this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Earlier Fixture Update
The initial encounter 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 denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Live Feed
Real-time coverage from the match will continue with important moments and latest developments as the match proceeds.
