The Lionesses versus the Chinese team – Women's Exhibition Match
Preamble
Welcome everyone to the non-competitive match between the English side and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the current Euro titleholders taking on the current Asian Cup champions.
England’s national stadium is packed for the occasion, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euros this past summer.
Lineup details will be announced shortly, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be intriguing to observe who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are coming up before kick-off at 5.30pm GMT.
Team News
Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal for England in the absence 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.
Details are being sought for the squad from China now; when it comes through, I will post it.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. She shared these thoughts before this match:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
First Cap News
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse's first appearance for England. She featured in the European Championship squad who triumphed this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Recent Action
The initial encounter of the Women’s Nations League title decider was held yesterday; catch up with all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Match Updates
Live feed from the game will proceed with key events and timely updates as the game progresses.
