The Lionesses versus the Chinese team – Women’s Exhibition Match
Overview
Hello and welcome to the exhibition game between England and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the European Championship holders taking on the holders of the Asian Cup title.
England’s national stadium is sold-out for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euros this past summer.
Squad announcements will be shared imminently, but there was a last minute squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a minor injury, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be notable to find out who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are incoming before the opening whistle at 17:30 GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper for England in the non-presence 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.
Details are being sought for China’s team news now; when it comes through, I will post it.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. These were her comments before this clash:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
First Cap News
Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse's debut for England. She belonged to the Euro-winning side who triumphed this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Recent Action
The first leg of the final of the Women’s Nations League took place yesterday; get the details on all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Live Feed
Live feed from the match will continue with major incidents and latest developments as the match proceeds.
