The Lionesses v China – Women's Exhibition Fixture
Overview
Welcome everyone to the exhibition fixture between the English side and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the European Championship holders facing the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the match, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the European Championship 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 minor injury, and so previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be notable to find out who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are coming up before kick-off at 17:30 GMT.
Team News
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper for England in the absence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England's starting eleven: 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 China’s team news now; once it is available, I will provide the update.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. Here’s what she had to say before this match:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
First Cap News
Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse's debut for England. She featured in the European Championship squad who won this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Earlier Fixture Update
The initial encounter of the women’s Nations League final occurred yesterday; review all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Real-Time Coverage
Live feed from the fixture will continue with major incidents and latest developments as the action unfolds.
