England versus the Chinese team – Women’s Friendly Fixture
Overview
Welcome everyone to the friendly game between England and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the European Championship holders taking on the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The home of English football is packed for the occasion, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her international retirement before the Euro tournament this past summer.
Squad announcements will be announced shortly, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be interesting to see who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are coming up before the opening whistle at 5.30pm GMT.
Team News
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper for England in the absence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England: 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.
I am searching for the squad from China now; when it comes through, I will provide the update.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. Here’s what she had to say before this match:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
Debut Alert
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's first appearance for England. She belonged to the Euro-winning side who claimed victory this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Earlier Fixture Update
The opening match of the women’s Nations League final was held yesterday; get the details on all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Match Updates
Live feed from the game will be provided with important moments and current information as the game progresses.
