The Lionesses versus the Chinese team – Women's Exhibition Match
Preamble
Hello and welcome to the non-competitive fixture between the English side and China at Wembley Stadium. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the European Championship holders competing against the holders of the Asian Cup title.
England’s national stadium is fully booked for the match, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the European Championship this past summer.
The team news will be revealed soon, 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 ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be interesting to see who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are on the way before the start of the match at 5.30pm GMT.
Team News
The team news is in. 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.
Substitutes: 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 post it.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. Here’s what she had to say 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 debut for England. She belonged to the European Championship squad who triumphed this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Earlier Fixture Update
The initial encounter of the women’s Nations League final was held yesterday; get the details on all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Real-Time Coverage
Real-time coverage from the fixture will proceed with major incidents and latest developments as the action unfolds.
