England versus the Chinese team – Women’s Friendly Match
Preamble
Hello and welcome to the non-competitive fixture between the English side and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. This promises to be an exciting contest with the reigning European champions facing the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the European Championship this past summer.
The team news will be revealed soon, but there was a last minute squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a minor injury, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be intriguing to observe who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are incoming before the opening whistle at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Team News
The team news is in. 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.
Reserves: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
We are awaiting China’s team news now; as soon as I have it, I will post it.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. 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 debut for England. She featured in the European Championship squad who won this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Earlier Fixture Update
The opening match of the Women’s Nations League title decider was held yesterday; catch up with all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Match Updates
Real-time coverage from the match will continue with major incidents and current information as the action unfolds.
