The Lionesses take on the Chinese team – Women’s Friendly Match
Preamble
Greetings and welcome to the non-competitive game between the English side and China at Wembley Stadium. The match is set to be a thriller with the reigning European champions taking on the current Asian Cup champions.
The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the match, which will see Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euros this past summer.
Lineup details will be announced shortly, but there was a last minute squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be interesting to see who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are coming up before the opening whistle at 5.30pm GMT.
Team News
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper 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.
I am searching for the squad from China now; when it comes through, I will share it.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. These were her comments before this encounter:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
Maunch Appearance
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's maiden cap for England. She was a part of the Euro-winning side who claimed victory this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Previous Match Recap
The first leg of the Women’s Nations League title decider took place yesterday; get the details on all of the highlights:
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 important moments and current information as the action unfolds.
