England versus the Chinese team – Women’s Friendly International
Overview
Hello and welcome to the non-competitive fixture between England and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the current Euro titleholders facing the holders of the Asian Cup title.
England’s national stadium is fully booked for the event, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euros this past summer.
Squad announcements will be shared imminently, 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 summoned.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be notable to find out who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are coming up before the start of the match at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper 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.
I am searching for the squad from China now; once it is available, I will provide the update.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. She shared these thoughts before this clash:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
Maunch Appearance
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's first appearance for England. She featured in the Euros team who won this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Previous Match Recap
The opening match of the final of the Women’s Nations League took place yesterday; get the details on all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Live Feed
Real-time coverage from the fixture will be provided with important moments and latest developments as the match proceeds.
