England versus the Chinese team – Female Exhibition Match
Introduction
Welcome everyone to the friendly match between the English side and China at the iconic Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the current Euro titleholders facing the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The iconic Wembley is fully booked for the occasion, which will see Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her international retirement before the Euro tournament 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 ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be interesting to see who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are on the way before the opening whistle at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Squad Updates
Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper for England in the absence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England: 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.
We are awaiting the Chinese lineup now; when it comes through, I will post it.
Leadership Role
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 assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
First Cap News
This evening’s match 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 number one shirt.
Previous Match Recap
The first leg of the Women’s Nations League title decider occurred yesterday; review all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Match Updates
Real-time coverage from the match will be provided with important moments and latest developments as the game progresses.
