England v China – Women’s Exhibition Fixture
Introduction
Welcome everyone to the exhibition game between the English side and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the European Championship holders facing the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The iconic Wembley is packed for the event, which will see Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euro tournament this past summer.
Lineup details will be revealed soon, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be intriguing to observe who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are on the way before the start of the match at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Squad Updates
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper for England in the unavailability of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England's starting eleven: 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.
We are awaiting the Chinese lineup now; once it is available, I will post it.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. She shared these thoughts before this encounter:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
Debut Alert
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's maiden cap for England. She was a part of the European Championship squad who claimed victory this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Earlier Fixture Update
The initial encounter of the final of the Women’s Nations League was held yesterday; review all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Real-Time Coverage
Live feed from the game will continue with important moments and timely updates as the action unfolds.