The Lionesses face the Chinese team – Female Friendly Match

Overview

Hello and welcome to the friendly match between England and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the European Championship holders competing against the current Asian Cup champions.

England’s national stadium is sold-out for the event, which will see Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euros this past summer.

Squad announcements 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 former number one Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.

With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be notable to find out who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are coming up before the start of the match at 5:30 in the evening GMT.

Lineup Announcements

The team news is in. 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.

Reserves: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.

Details are being sought for the Chinese lineup now; as soon as I have it, I will share it.

Skipper News

Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. These were her comments before this clash:

Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.

Debut Alert

The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse's first appearance for England. She was a part of the Euros team who triumphed this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.

Earlier Fixture Update

The opening match of the final of the Women’s Nations League was held yesterday; review all of the highlights:

Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.

Real-Time Coverage

Real-time coverage from the fixture will proceed with important moments and latest developments as the game progresses.