The Lionesses versus the Chinese team – Female Friendly International
Overview
Greetings and welcome to the non-competitive match between the English side and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the current Euro titleholders taking on the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The iconic Wembley is packed for the occasion, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euro tournament this past summer.
Squad announcements will be revealed soon, 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 added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be interesting to see who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are incoming before kick-off at 17:30 GMT.
Team News
Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper 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.
We are awaiting the squad from China now; once it is available, I will share it.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. Here’s what she had to say before this clash:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
Maunch Appearance
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse’s first appearance for England. She was a part of the Euro-winning side who won 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 final occurred yesterday; catch up with all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Real-Time Coverage
Live feed from the fixture will be provided with important moments and current information as the action unfolds.
