England face China – Women’s Friendly Match

Introduction

Hello and welcome to the non-competitive match between England and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the European Championship holders facing the reigning Asia Cup winners.

The iconic Wembley is packed for the match, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the European Championship this past summer.

Lineup details will be announced shortly, but there was a last minute squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.

With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be intriguing to observe who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are incoming before kick-off at 17:30 GMT.

Squad Updates

The team news is in. 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.

Substitutes: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.

Details are being sought for the Chinese lineup now; as soon as I have it, I will post it.

Captaincy Update

Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. These were her comments before this encounter:

Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.

Maunch Appearance

This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse’s debut for England. She featured in the Euros team who won this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.

Recent Action

The first leg of the Women’s Nations League title decider was held yesterday; catch up with all of the action:

Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.

Match Updates

Live feed from the match will proceed with key events and latest developments as the action unfolds.