The Lionesses take on China – Female Exhibition Fixture
Overview
Hello and welcome 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 competing against the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The iconic Wembley is packed for the event, which will see Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euro tournament this past summer.
Squad announcements will be announced shortly, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a minor injury, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be interesting to see who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are incoming before the start of the match at 5.30pm GMT.
Squad Updates
Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper 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.
Reserves: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
Details are being sought for China’s team news now; once it is available, 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 steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
Debut Alert
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse’s debut for England. She was a part of the Euro-winning side who won this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Previous Match Recap
The initial encounter of the Women’s Nations League title decider was held yesterday; review all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Real-Time Coverage
Live updates from the match will be provided with key events and latest developments as the match proceeds.
