The Lionesses v China – Women's Friendly Fixture
Preamble
Welcome everyone to the exhibition match between the English side and China at London’s Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the reigning European champions taking on 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 departure from the England squad before the Euro tournament this past summer.
Lineup details will be announced shortly, but there was a recent squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be intriguing to observe who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are coming up before kick-off at 17:30 GMT.
Squad Updates
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper for England in the non-presence 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.
We are awaiting China’s team news now; when it comes through, I will post it.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. She shared these thoughts before this clash:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
Debut Alert
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's debut for England. She featured in the Euros team who won this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Previous Match Recap
The first leg of the final of the Women’s Nations League was held yesterday; review all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Match Updates
Real-time coverage from the game will proceed with key events and latest developments as the action unfolds.
