England v the Chinese team – Women's Friendly Fixture
Introduction
Welcome everyone to the non-competitive match between the English side and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the current Euro titleholders taking on the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The iconic Wembley is fully booked for the occasion, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the European Championship this past summer.
Lineup details will be announced shortly, but there was a last minute squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper 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 interesting to see who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are on the way before kick-off at 5.30pm GMT.
Squad Updates
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal for England in the unavailability of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England's starting eleven: 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.
We are awaiting the Chinese lineup 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. Here’s what she had to say before this encounter:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
First Cap News
Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse's maiden cap 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 first-choice keeper position.
Earlier Fixture Update
The initial encounter of the Women’s Nations League title decider took place yesterday; get the details on all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Match Updates
Live feed from the fixture will proceed with important moments and current information as the action unfolds.
