The Lionesses face China – Women's Exhibition International
Overview
Hello and welcome to the non-competitive game between the English side and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. The match is set to be a thriller with the current Euro titleholders facing the current Asian Cup champions.
The iconic Wembley is fully booked for the occasion, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the European Championship this past summer.
Squad announcements will be announced shortly, but there was a last minute squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be intriguing to observe who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are on the way before the start of the match at 17:30 GMT.
Team News
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal for England in the absence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England's starting eleven: 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.
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Skipper News
Keira Walsh is leading 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
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse’s first appearance for England. She was a part of the European Championship squad who won this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Earlier Fixture Update
The first leg of the Women’s Nations League title decider occurred yesterday; review all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Live Feed
Live feed from the fixture will be provided with key events and current information as the game progresses.
