The Lionesses v China – Women’s Exhibition Fixture
Preamble
Hello and welcome to the exhibition fixture between the English side and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the reigning European champions competing against the current Asian Cup champions.
England’s national stadium is sold-out for the match, which will see Fran Kirby honored 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 last minute squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a minor injury, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be notable to find out who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are on the way before the opening whistle at 17:30 GMT.
Squad Updates
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal 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.
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; once it is available, I will share it.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. She shared these thoughts before this clash:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
Debut Alert
Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse’s maiden cap for England. She belonged to the European Championship squad who claimed victory this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Recent Action
The initial encounter of the women’s Nations League final occurred 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.
Match Updates
Live updates from the fixture will be provided with key events and current information as the action unfolds.
