England face the Chinese team – Women’s Friendly Fixture
Overview
Welcome everyone to the non-competitive match between England and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the European Championship holders competing against the current Asian Cup champions.
England’s national stadium is packed for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euro tournament this past summer.
Squad announcements will be shared imminently, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be intriguing to observe who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are coming up before the opening whistle at 17:30 GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper for England in the unavailability 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.
We are awaiting the squad from China now; when it comes through, I will post it.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. These were her comments before this encounter:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
Maunch Appearance
The upcoming fixture 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 first-choice keeper position.
Recent Action
The opening match of the women’s Nations League final occurred 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 feed from the match will continue with key events and latest developments as the game progresses.
