The Lionesses v the Chinese team – Women's Friendly Match
Overview
Greetings and welcome to the exhibition fixture between the English side and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the current Euro titleholders facing the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The home of English football is fully booked for the occasion, which will see Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the European Championship this past summer.
Lineup details 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 slight knock, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be notable to find out who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are incoming before kick-off at 17:30 GMT.
Team News
Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper for England in the absence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
The Lionesses: 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.
Details are being sought for China’s team news now; when it comes through, I will share it.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. Here’s what she had to say before this clash:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
Maunch Appearance
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse’s debut for England. She was a part of 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 first leg of the women’s Nations League final took place yesterday; review all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Live Feed
Live updates from the fixture will be provided with major incidents and timely updates as the match proceeds.
