The Lionesses v the Chinese team – Female Exhibition Match
Overview
Greetings and welcome to the exhibition match between England and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the reigning European champions facing the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The iconic Wembley is fully booked for the event, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euro tournament this past summer.
The team news will be shared imminently, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be notable to find out who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are on the way before kick-off at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Team News
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal for England in the unavailability of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England: 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.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. Here’s what she had to say before this match:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
Debut Alert
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse’s debut for England. She was a part of the Euros team who triumphed this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Previous Match Recap
The first leg of the final of the Women’s Nations League took place yesterday; get the details on all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Real-Time Coverage
Live feed from the fixture will continue with important moments and timely updates as the action unfolds.
