England v China – Women's Friendly International
Preamble
Welcome everyone to the exhibition fixture between the English side and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the current Euro titleholders facing the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The home of English football is packed for the event, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euro tournament this past summer.
Lineup details will be shared imminently, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be interesting to see who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are coming up before the opening whistle at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Team News
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal for England in the non-presence 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.
Details are being sought for the Chinese lineup now; as soon as I have it, I will provide the update.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. These were her comments before this match:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
Debut Alert
Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse’s debut for England. She featured in the Euro-winning side who triumphed this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Recent Action
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 denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Real-Time Coverage
Real-time coverage from the fixture will be provided with major incidents and current information as the match proceeds.
