England versus China – Women’s Exhibition Match

Overview

Welcome everyone to the non-competitive fixture between England and China at the iconic Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the reigning European champions competing against the holders of the Asian Cup title.

The iconic Wembley is fully booked for the match, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her international retirement before the Euro tournament this past summer.

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

With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be intriguing to observe who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are on the way before the start of the match at 5:30 in the evening GMT.

Team News

The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper for England in the unavailability of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.

England's starting eleven: 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.

We are awaiting the Chinese lineup now; when it comes through, I will post it.

Leadership Role

Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. She shared these thoughts before this clash:

Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.

Maunch Appearance

This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse’s first appearance for England. She featured in the European Championship squad who won 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 final of the Women’s Nations League was held yesterday; get the details on all of the action:

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

Real-Time Coverage

Real-time coverage from the game will be provided with key events and latest developments as the match proceeds.