The Lionesses v the Chinese team – Female Exhibition Fixture
Overview
Welcome everyone to the exhibition match between the English side and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the European Championship holders facing the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the match, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euros this past summer.
The team news will be shared imminently, 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 summoned.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be intriguing to observe who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are incoming before kick-off at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Team News
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper for England in the absence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England's starting eleven: 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 China’s team news now; once it is available, I will provide the update.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. These were her comments before this encounter:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
Debut Alert
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's first appearance for England. She was a part of the Euros team who claimed victory this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Recent Action
The initial encounter of the final of the Women’s Nations League took place yesterday; get the details on all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Match Updates
Live updates from the match will proceed with important moments and latest developments as the action unfolds.
