England take on the Chinese team – Female Exhibition Fixture
Overview
Hello and welcome to the exhibition match between the English side and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the reigning European champions taking on the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The home of English football is packed for the event, which will see Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euros this past summer.
The team news will be shared imminently, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be notable to find out who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are incoming before kick-off at 17:30 GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The team news is in. 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.
I am searching for the Chinese lineup now; as soon as I have it, I will post it.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. These were her comments before this encounter:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
First Cap News
Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse’s debut for England. She featured in the European Championship squad who triumphed this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Recent Action
The initial encounter of the women’s Nations League final took place yesterday; catch up with all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Live Feed
Live feed from the match will proceed with major incidents and latest developments as the match proceeds.
