England face China – Women's Exhibition International
Overview
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 European Championship holders facing the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The home of English football is sold-out for the match, which will see Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euro tournament 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 previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.
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 incoming before the start of the match at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Lineup Announcements
Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper 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.
Reserves: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
We are awaiting China’s team news 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 injured. These were her comments before this clash:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
Maunch Appearance
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse's first appearance for England. She belonged to the European Championship squad who triumphed this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Earlier Fixture Update
The initial encounter of the final of the Women’s Nations League took place yesterday; review all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Live Feed
Live updates from the fixture will continue with major incidents and latest developments as the match proceeds.
