The Lionesses take on the Chinese team – Women’s Friendly Match
Preamble
Greetings and welcome to the non-competitive match between England and China at Wembley Stadium. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the European Championship holders taking on the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The home of English football is packed for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her international retirement before the European Championship this past summer.
Squad announcements will be announced shortly, but there was a recent 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 called up.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be notable to find out who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are incoming before the opening whistle at 5.30pm GMT.
Team News
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper for England in the unavailability 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 squad from China now; as soon as I have it, I will post it.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. Here’s what she had to say before this clash:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
Maunch Appearance
Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse's debut for England. She was a part of the Euro-winning side who triumphed this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Recent Action
The initial encounter of the Women’s Nations League title decider occurred yesterday; review all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Live Feed
Real-time coverage from the game will proceed with important moments and latest developments as the game progresses.
