The Lionesses take on China – Female Friendly Fixture
Preamble
Welcome everyone to the friendly fixture between England and China at Wembley Stadium. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the current Euro titleholders taking on the current Asian Cup champions.
England’s national stadium is sold-out for the match, which will see Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the European Championship this past summer.
Lineup details 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 minor injury, and so former number one 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. That news and all the other updates are incoming before kick-off at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Team News
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper 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.
I am searching for the squad from China now; as soon as I have it, I will provide the update.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. These were her comments before this encounter:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
Maunch Appearance
Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse’s maiden cap for England. She featured in the Euro-winning side who won this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Recent Action
The opening match of the Women’s Nations League title decider took place yesterday; review all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Match Updates
Live updates from the game will continue with key events and timely updates as the action unfolds.
