The Lionesses v China – Female Friendly Fixture
Preamble
Welcome everyone to the exhibition game between England and China at London’s Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the European Championship holders taking on the reigning Asia Cup winners.
England’s national stadium is sold-out for the match, which will see 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 recent squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be intriguing to observe who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are incoming before the start of the match at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Squad Updates
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper 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.
I am searching for the Chinese lineup now; when it comes through, I will provide the update.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. Here’s what she had to say before this clash:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
Maunch Appearance
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse’s first appearance for England. She was a part of the Euro-winning side who claimed victory this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Earlier Fixture Update
The opening match of the Women’s Nations League title decider occurred yesterday; review all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Match Updates
Live updates from the game will be provided with key events and timely updates as the match proceeds.
