England face the Chinese team – Women’s Friendly International
Introduction
Hello and welcome to the friendly match between England and China at London’s Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the European Championship holders facing the holders of the Asian Cup title.
England’s national stadium is fully booked for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her departure from the England squad 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 small issue, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be notable to find out who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are on the way before the start of the match at 17:30 GMT.
Squad Updates
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper 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.
Substitutes: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
Details are being sought for the squad from China now; as soon as I have it, I will post it.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. She shared these thoughts before this match:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
First Cap News
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse’s first appearance for England. She belonged to the Euros team who triumphed this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Earlier Fixture Update
The opening match of the Women’s Nations League title decider was held yesterday; catch up with 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 continue with major incidents and latest developments as the action unfolds.