The Lionesses take on the Chinese team – Women's Exhibition Fixture
Overview
Welcome everyone to the friendly match between England and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the reigning European champions taking on the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The iconic Wembley is packed for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euro tournament this past summer.
Squad announcements will be shared imminently, but there was a late 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 intriguing to observe who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are on the way before kick-off at 5.30pm GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The lineups have been announced. 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.
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Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. She shared these thoughts before this encounter:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
First Cap News
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse’s maiden cap for England. She featured in the Euros team who won this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Previous Match Recap
The initial encounter of the final of the Women’s Nations League was held yesterday; catch up with all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Match Updates
Live feed from the game will be provided with important moments and timely updates as the match proceeds.
