The Lionesses take on China – Female Exhibition International
Overview
Welcome everyone to the friendly game between the English side and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the European Championship holders taking on the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The home of English football is sold-out for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her international retirement before the Euros this past summer.
The team news will be announced shortly, but there was a recent 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 head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are incoming before kick-off at 5.30pm GMT.
Team News
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal for England in the absence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England: 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 China’s team news now; when it comes through, I will share it.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. She shared these thoughts 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 maiden cap for England. She belonged to the European Championship squad who won this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Previous Match Recap
The initial encounter of the women’s Nations League final took place yesterday; catch up with 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 fixture will continue with key events and current information as the action unfolds.
