The Lionesses versus China – Women's Exhibition Match
Overview
Welcome everyone to the non-competitive match between England and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the reigning European champions competing against the reigning Asia Cup winners.
England’s national stadium is sold-out for the occasion, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euro tournament this past summer.
Lineup details will be announced shortly, 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 previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be intriguing to observe who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are on the way before kick-off at 5.30pm GMT.
Lineup Announcements
Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper for England in the non-presence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
The Lionesses: 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.
Details are being sought for the squad from China now; as soon as I have it, I will share it.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. Here’s what she had to say before this clash:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
Debut Alert
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's maiden cap for England. She was a part of the Euros team who won this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Recent Action
The first leg of the final of the Women’s Nations League took place yesterday; catch up with all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Live Feed
Live feed from the match will proceed with key events and latest developments as the game progresses.
