The Lionesses v China – Women’s Exhibition International
Overview
Hello and welcome to the non-competitive game between England and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the European Championship holders taking on the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the match, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the European Championship this past summer.
The team news will be shared imminently, but there was a recent 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 summoned.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be intriguing to observe who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are coming up before kick-off at 17:30 GMT.
Squad Updates
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper for England in the non-presence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
The Lionesses: 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 share it.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. Here’s what she had to say before this clash:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
Debut Alert
Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse's debut for England. She featured in 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 first leg of the women’s Nations League final took place yesterday; review all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Real-Time Coverage
Real-time coverage from the fixture will continue with key events and timely updates as the game progresses.
