The Lionesses v China – Women's Friendly International
Preamble
Greetings and welcome to the exhibition match between the English side and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the reigning European champions taking on the current Asian Cup champions.
England’s national stadium is fully booked for the event, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the European Championship this past summer.
Squad announcements will be announced shortly, but there was a last minute squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a minor injury, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be intriguing to observe who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are coming up before kick-off at 17:30 GMT.
Lineup Announcements
Squad details are now available. 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.
I am searching for the Chinese lineup now; as soon as I have it, I will post it.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. She shared these thoughts before this match:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
Maunch Appearance
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's debut for England. She belonged to the Euro-winning side who claimed victory this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Earlier Fixture Update
The opening match of the women’s Nations League final was held yesterday; catch up with all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Match Updates
Real-time coverage from the fixture will be provided with major incidents and timely updates as the game progresses.
