England take on the Chinese team – Women’s Friendly Match
Preamble
Welcome everyone to the non-competitive fixture between England and China at London’s Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the current Euro titleholders competing against the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The home of English football is packed for the occasion, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euros this past summer.
Lineup details will be revealed soon, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be intriguing to observe who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are incoming before the start of the match at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Lineup Announcements
Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal 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.
Bench: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
We are awaiting the squad from China now; when it comes through, I will provide the update.
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.
First Cap News
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse’s debut for England. She belonged to the Euros team who triumphed this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Previous Match Recap
The first leg of the Women’s Nations League title decider was held yesterday; get the details on all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Real-Time Coverage
Real-time coverage from the game will proceed with important moments and current information as the match proceeds.
