England take on the Chinese team – Women's Exhibition Fixture
Introduction
Welcome everyone to the exhibition match between England and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the reigning European champions facing the reigning Asia Cup winners.
England’s national stadium is packed for the match, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her international retirement before the European Championship this past summer.
Squad announcements will be revealed soon, but there was a recent squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be interesting to see who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are on the way before the start of the match at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Squad Updates
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper for England in the non-presence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England: 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.
I am searching for the Chinese lineup now; when it comes through, I will share it.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. These were her comments before this encounter:
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 maiden cap for England. She belonged to the Euro-winning side who claimed victory this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Recent Action
The first leg of the women’s Nations League final took place yesterday; review all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Match Updates
Live feed from the match will be provided with major incidents and current information as the game progresses.
