England v China – Women’s Exhibition Fixture
Preamble
Welcome everyone to the exhibition game between the English side and China at the iconic Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the European Championship holders taking on the current Asian Cup champions.
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 Euro tournament this past summer.
Lineup details will be shared imminently, but there was a recent squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be notable to find out who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are on the way before kick-off at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Team News
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper for England in the absence 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.
Details are being sought for China’s team news now; as soon as I have it, I will provide the update.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. Here’s what she had to say before this clash:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
First Cap News
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse’s first appearance for England. She was a part of the Euro-winning side who claimed victory this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Recent Action
The initial encounter of the Women’s Nations League title decider took place yesterday; catch up with all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Match Updates
Live updates from the fixture will continue with key events and latest developments as the game progresses.
