The Lionesses take on China – Women's Exhibition Fixture
Preamble
Hello and welcome to the exhibition game between the English side and China at the iconic Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the European Championship holders facing the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The iconic Wembley is fully booked for the match, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euros this past summer.
The team news will be revealed soon, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be interesting to see who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are incoming before kick-off at 5.30pm GMT.
Team News
Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper for England in the absence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
The Lionesses: 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.
Details are being sought for the squad from China now; when it comes through, I will provide the update.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. She shared these thoughts before this match:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
Maunch Appearance
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse’s maiden cap for England. She belonged to the Euros team 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 women’s Nations League final was held yesterday; get the details on all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Real-Time Coverage
Live updates from the game will proceed with important moments and current information as the game progresses.
