England versus China – Women’s Exhibition International
Introduction
Welcome everyone to the friendly match between the English side and China at the iconic Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the reigning European champions taking on the reigning Asia Cup winners.
England’s national stadium is fully booked for the event, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euros this past summer.
Lineup details 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 former number one Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be intriguing to observe who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are coming up before the opening whistle at 5.30pm GMT.
Team News
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal for England in the absence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
The Lionesses: 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 post it.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. She shared these thoughts before this clash:
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 first appearance for England. She belonged to the Euros team who won this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Recent Action
The initial encounter of the Women’s Nations League title decider occurred yesterday; catch up with all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Match Updates
Real-time coverage from the game will proceed with major incidents and current information as the game progresses.
