The Lionesses versus the Chinese team – Women's Friendly Match
Introduction
Hello and welcome to the friendly game between the English side and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the current Euro titleholders facing the current Asian Cup champions.
The home of English football is sold-out for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her international retirement before the Euros this past summer.
The team news will be revealed soon, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper 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 the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are incoming before the opening whistle at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Team News
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal for England in the non-presence 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.
We are awaiting the Chinese lineup 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 sidelined. She shared these thoughts before this clash:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
Debut Alert
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse's maiden cap for England. She was a part of the European Championship squad who triumphed this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Earlier Fixture Update
The opening match of the Women’s Nations League title decider was held yesterday; get the details on all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Live Feed
Real-time coverage from the fixture will proceed with major incidents and latest developments as the match proceeds.
