The Lionesses v China – Female Friendly Fixture
Overview
Welcome everyone to the non-competitive match between England and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the current Euro titleholders facing the current Asian Cup champions.
The iconic Wembley is packed for the match, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euro tournament this past summer.
Lineup details will be revealed soon, but there was a recent squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a minor injury, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be interesting to see who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are on the way before kick-off at 17:30 GMT.
Team News
The lineups have been announced. 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.
Reserves: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
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Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. These were her comments before this clash:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
First Cap News
Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse's maiden cap for England. She featured in the Euro-winning side who won this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Earlier Fixture Update
The opening match of the Women’s Nations League title decider occurred yesterday; catch up with all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Live Feed
Live updates from the game will be provided with key events and latest developments as the match proceeds.
