England v China – Women's Friendly International
Preamble
Welcome everyone to the friendly match between the English side and China at the iconic Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the reigning European champions taking on the current Asian Cup champions.
The home of English football is packed for the event, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her international retirement before the European Championship 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 former number one Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be notable to find out who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are incoming before kick-off at 17:30 GMT.
Squad Updates
The lineups have been announced. 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.
Bench: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
I am searching for China’s team news now; once it is available, I will provide the update.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. She shared these thoughts before this clash:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
Debut Alert
Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse’s debut for England. She belonged to the Euros team who triumphed this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Previous Match Recap
The opening match of the women’s Nations League final was held yesterday; catch up with all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Live Feed
Live updates from the fixture will continue with key events and latest developments as the game progresses.
