England versus China – Female Exhibition International
Preamble
Welcome everyone to the exhibition game between the English side and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the European Championship holders taking on 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 last minute 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 intriguing to observe who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are on the way before the opening whistle at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Lineup Announcements
Squad details are now available. 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.
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; as soon as I have it, I will post it.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. Here’s what she had to say before this clash:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
First Cap News
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's debut for England. She featured in the Euros team 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 title decider was held yesterday; review all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Match Updates
Real-time coverage from the fixture will proceed with important moments and latest developments as the game progresses.
