England take on the Chinese team – Women’s Friendly Fixture
Overview
Welcome everyone to the friendly match between the English side and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the current Euro titleholders taking on the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The home of English football is packed for the match, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euro tournament this past summer.
Squad announcements will be shared imminently, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be intriguing to observe who England manager 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.
Lineup Announcements
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper for England in the unavailability of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England: Moorhouse, Bronze, Charles, Walsh, Le Tissier, Morgan, Mead, Stanway, Russo, Toone, Hemp.
Reserves: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
Details are being sought for the squad from China now; as soon as I have it, I will share it.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. She shared these thoughts before this encounter:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
Maunch Appearance
Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse's debut for England. She was a part of the European Championship squad who claimed victory this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Earlier Fixture Update
The initial encounter of the women’s Nations League final was held yesterday; get the details on all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Real-Time Coverage
Real-time coverage from the match will proceed with major incidents and latest developments as the action unfolds.
