The Lionesses v the Chinese team – Female Friendly Fixture
Introduction
Welcome everyone to the non-competitive fixture 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 holders of the Asian Cup title.
The iconic Wembley is fully booked for the match, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euro tournament this past summer.
The team news will be revealed soon, 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 called up.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be notable to find out who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are on the way before kick-off at 5.30pm GMT.
Squad Updates
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper 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.
Reserves: 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 captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. These were her comments before this clash:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
First Cap News
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's first appearance for England. She belonged to the European Championship squad who triumphed this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Earlier Fixture Update
The initial encounter of the Women’s Nations League title decider was held yesterday; catch up with all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Live Feed
Live updates from the match will continue with major incidents and latest developments as the match proceeds.
