The Lionesses versus China – Women’s Friendly Match
Overview
Greetings and welcome to the non-competitive fixture between the English side and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the current Euro titleholders competing against the holders of the Asian Cup title.
England’s national stadium is sold-out for the match, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her international retirement before the Euros this past summer.
Lineup details will be revealed soon, but there was a last minute squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be notable to find out who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are coming up before the start of the match at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Squad Updates
Squad details are now available. 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.
Reserves: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
Details are being sought for the Chinese lineup now; as soon as I have it, I will provide the update.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. Here’s what she had to say before this clash:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
First Cap News
Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse's maiden cap for England. She featured in the Euros team who won this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Recent Action
The initial encounter of the women’s Nations League final took place yesterday; review 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 fixture will proceed with key events and latest developments as the game progresses.
