The Lionesses versus the Chinese team – Women’s Exhibition International
Preamble
Welcome everyone to the non-competitive match between the English side and China at the iconic Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the reigning European champions taking on the current Asian Cup champions.
England’s national stadium is sold-out for the event, which will see Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her international retirement before the European Championship this past summer.
Squad announcements will be shared imminently, 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 previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be notable to find out who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are on the way before the start of the match at 17:30 GMT.
Team News
Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal 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.
Bench: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
Details are being sought for the squad from China now; as soon as I have it, I will provide the update.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. Here’s what she had to say before this encounter:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
First Cap News
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse’s maiden cap for England. She was a part of the Euro-winning side who claimed victory this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Previous Match Recap
The opening match of the final of the Women’s Nations League took place yesterday; review all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Live Feed
Real-time coverage from the match will proceed with key events and latest developments as the action unfolds.
