England versus the Chinese team – Women's Exhibition Fixture
Preamble
Hello and welcome to the exhibition match between the English side and China at London’s Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the current Euro titleholders facing the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The home of English football is fully booked for the event, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the European Championship this past summer.
Squad announcements will be shared imminently, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
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 the opening whistle at 5.30pm GMT.
Team News
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper for England in the unavailability 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.
Details are being sought for the Chinese lineup now; once it is available, I will share it.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. These were her comments before this clash:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
Maunch Appearance
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse’s first appearance for England. She belonged to the European Championship squad who won this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Recent Action
The opening match 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 denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Live Feed
Live feed from the match will continue with important moments and timely updates as the action unfolds.
