The Lionesses take on the Chinese team – Women’s Exhibition International
Preamble
Hello and welcome to the exhibition game 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 competing against the current Asian Cup champions.
The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her international retirement before the Euros this past summer.
Lineup details will be revealed soon, but there was a recent 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 injured, it will be interesting to see who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are incoming before the start of the match at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Team News
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal 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.
Reserves: 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 provide the update.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. Here’s what she had to say before this clash:
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 first appearance for England. She featured in the Euros team who won 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 took place yesterday; get the details on all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Live Feed
Live updates from the match will proceed with important moments and current information as the game progresses.
