England face China – Female Friendly Fixture

Overview

Welcome everyone to the non-competitive game between the English side and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the reigning European champions competing against the reigning Asia Cup winners.

The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the occasion, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euro tournament this past summer.

Lineup details will be announced shortly, but there was a recent squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a minor injury, 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 England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are incoming before kick-off at 5:30 in the evening GMT.

Team News

The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal 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.

Substitutes: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.

We are awaiting the squad from China 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 unfit. These were her comments before this match:

Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.

First Cap News

The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse’s maiden cap for England. She featured in the Euro-winning side 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 final of the Women’s Nations League occurred yesterday; get the details on all of the action:

Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.

Match Updates

Real-time coverage from the match will continue with important moments and timely updates as the game progresses.

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