The Lionesses versus the Chinese team – Women’s Friendly International
Introduction
Hello and welcome to the non-competitive match between England and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. The match is set to be a thriller with the reigning European champions facing the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euro tournament this past summer.
Squad announcements will be shared imminently, but there was a recent 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 added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be interesting to see who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are on the way before kick-off at 17:30 GMT.
Team News
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper for England in the unavailability of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England: Moorhouse, Bronze, Charles, Walsh, Le Tissier, Morgan, Mead, Stanway, Russo, Toone, Hemp.
Bench: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
I am searching for the squad from China now; when it comes through, I will post it.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. Here’s what she had to say before this encounter:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
First Cap News
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's first appearance for England. She featured in the European Championship squad who triumphed this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Recent Action
The first leg of the Women’s Nations League title decider took place yesterday; get the details on all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Match Updates
Live feed from the fixture will proceed with major incidents and latest developments as the match proceeds.
