England versus the Chinese team – Women's Exhibition International
Overview
Hello and welcome to the non-competitive fixture between the English side and China at London’s Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the current Euro titleholders facing the reigning Asia Cup winners.
England’s national stadium is sold-out for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her international retirement before the Euros this past summer.
The team news 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 ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be interesting to see who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are coming up before the start of the match at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Squad Updates
Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper for England in the unavailability of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England's starting eleven: 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.
Details are being sought for China’s team news now; once it is available, I will post it.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. These were her comments before this clash:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
Debut Alert
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse’s first appearance for England. She belonged to the European Championship squad who won 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 was held yesterday; get the details on all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Match Updates
Real-time coverage from the fixture will proceed with key events and latest developments as the match proceeds.
