England face the Chinese team – Women's Friendly Match
Introduction
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 holders of the Asian Cup title.
England’s national stadium is packed for the event, which will see Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the European Championship this past summer.
The team news 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 called up.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be notable to find out who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are incoming before the start of the match at 17:30 GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The lineups have been announced. 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.
We are awaiting China’s team news now; as soon as I have it, I will provide the update.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. She shared these thoughts before this encounter:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
Maunch Appearance
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse’s maiden cap for England. She featured in the Euro-winning side who won this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Recent Action
The opening match of the women’s Nations League final took place yesterday; get the details on all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Real-Time Coverage
Live updates from the match will proceed with key events and timely updates as the game progresses.
