The Lionesses v the Chinese team – Female Exhibition Fixture
Overview
Welcome everyone to the exhibition game between England and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. This promises to be an exciting contest with the current Euro titleholders competing against the current Asian Cup champions.
The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the occasion, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her international retirement before the Euro tournament this past summer.
The team news 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 small issue, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be interesting to see who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are incoming before the opening whistle at 5.30pm GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The team news is in. 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.
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.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. She shared these thoughts before this clash:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
First Cap News
This evening’s match 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 feature with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Recent Action
The initial encounter of the Women’s Nations League title decider occurred yesterday; review all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Match Updates
Real-time coverage from the match will continue with important moments and latest developments as the match proceeds.
