England face the Chinese team – Women's Friendly Fixture
Preamble
Greetings and welcome to the friendly fixture between the English side and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the current Euro titleholders taking on the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The home of English football is packed for the event, which will see Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euros this past summer.
Lineup details will be announced shortly, 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 called up.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be notable to find out who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are incoming before kick-off at 17:30 GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper for England in the absence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
The Lionesses: Moorhouse, Bronze, Charles, Walsh, Le Tissier, Morgan, Mead, Stanway, Russo, Toone, Hemp.
Bench: 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; as soon as I have it, I will share it.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. These were her comments before this encounter:
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 triumphed this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Earlier Fixture Update
The first leg of the Women’s Nations League title decider occurred yesterday; get the details on all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Real-Time Coverage
Live updates from the match will continue with major incidents and timely updates as the match proceeds.
