The Lionesses face China – Female Exhibition Match
Overview
Greetings and welcome to the non-competitive game between the English side and China at the iconic Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the reigning European champions taking on the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the event, which will see Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her retirement from the national team 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, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a minor injury, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be interesting to see who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are coming up before the opening whistle at 5.30pm GMT.
Squad Updates
The team news is in. 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.
We are awaiting the Chinese lineup now; as soon as I have it, I will post it.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. Here’s what she had to say before this encounter:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
First Cap News
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse’s debut 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.
Recent Action
The first leg of the final of the Women’s Nations League took place yesterday; catch up with all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Live Feed
Live feed from the fixture will continue with important moments and current information as the action unfolds.
