The Lionesses face China – Women's Friendly International
Overview
Hello and welcome to the friendly game between the English side and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the reigning European champions competing against the current Asian Cup champions.
The home of English football 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.
Lineup details will be announced shortly, but there was a last minute squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a minor injury, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be intriguing to observe who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are coming up before the start of the match at 17:30 GMT.
Lineup Announcements
Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal 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.
We are awaiting the squad from China now; when it comes through, I will provide the update.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. Here’s what she had to say before this clash:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
First Cap News
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse's debut for England. She featured in the Euros team who won this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Recent Action
The initial encounter of the final of the Women’s Nations League was held yesterday; get the details on all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Match Updates
Live feed from the match will continue with key events and timely updates as the match proceeds.
