England versus the Chinese team – Female Exhibition International
Introduction
Welcome everyone to the exhibition game between England and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the reigning European champions competing against the current Asian Cup champions.
The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the match, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her international retirement before the European Championship this past summer.
Lineup details will be announced shortly, but there was a last minute squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be notable to find out who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are on the way before the start of the match at 17:30 GMT.
Squad Updates
Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper for England in the unavailability of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
The Lionesses: 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.
I am searching for China’s team news now; as soon as I have it, I will provide the update.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. These were her comments before this encounter:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
Debut Alert
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse’s debut for England. She featured in the European Championship squad who won this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Earlier Fixture Update
The initial encounter of the Women’s Nations League title decider took place yesterday; review all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Match Updates
Real-time coverage from the fixture will proceed with key events and timely updates as the game progresses.
