The Lionesses take on China – Women’s Exhibition Fixture
Introduction
Hello and welcome to the exhibition match between the English side and China at London’s Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the European Championship holders facing the current Asian Cup champions.
The iconic Wembley is packed for the match, which will see Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her international retirement before the European Championship this past summer.
The team news will be announced shortly, but there was a recent squad update for England. On Friday, 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 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 the start of the match at 17:30 GMT.
Team News
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal for England in the non-presence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England's starting eleven: 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.
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 unfit. She shared these thoughts before this clash:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
Debut Alert
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's debut for England. She featured in the European Championship squad who won this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Earlier Fixture Update
The opening match of the final of the Women’s Nations League was held yesterday; get the details on all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Live Feed
Live updates from the game will proceed with important moments and latest developments as the game progresses.
