The Lionesses v the Chinese team – Women’s Friendly Match
Introduction
Welcome everyone to the friendly match between England and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. This promises to be an exciting contest with the European Championship holders competing against the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The iconic Wembley is fully booked for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euros 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 summoned.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be notable to find out who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are incoming before the start of the match at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Lineup Announcements
Squad details are now available. 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.
Bench: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
We are awaiting the squad from China now; as soon as I have it, I will share it.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. Here’s what she had to say before this clash:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
Maunch Appearance
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's debut for England. She featured in the European Championship squad who claimed victory this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Previous Match Recap
The first leg of the final of the Women’s Nations League was held yesterday; catch up with all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Live Feed
Live feed from the game will be provided with important moments and timely updates as the game progresses.
