The Lionesses v China – Female Exhibition International
Introduction
Welcome everyone to the non-competitive match between England and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the European Championship holders taking on the reigning Asia Cup winners.
England’s national stadium is sold-out for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her international retirement before the Euro tournament this past summer.
Lineup details will be revealed soon, but there was a last minute squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be interesting to see who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are coming up before kick-off at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Squad Updates
Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper 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.
Substitutes: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
Details are being sought for China’s team news now; as soon as I have it, I will post it.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. Here’s what she had to say before this match:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
Maunch Appearance
Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse's first appearance for England. She featured in the Euros team who triumphed this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Recent Action
The opening match of the final of the Women’s Nations League took place yesterday; review all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Live Feed
Live feed from the fixture will be provided with important moments and current information as the action unfolds.