The Lionesses take on China – Women’s Friendly Fixture
Preamble
Welcome everyone to the non-competitive game between the English side and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. The match is set to be a thriller with the reigning European champions facing the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The home of English football is packed for the match, which will see Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euros this past summer.
Squad announcements will be announced shortly, but there was a recent squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, 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 England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are coming up before the opening whistle at 5.30pm GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The lineups have been announced. 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.
Substitutes: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
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Skipper News
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. These were her comments before this clash:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
Debut Alert
Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse's maiden cap for England. She was a part of the European Championship squad who won this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Recent Action
The opening match of the final of the Women’s Nations League was held 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
Real-time coverage from the fixture will continue with key events and latest developments as the action unfolds.
