England face China – Women's Friendly Match
Preamble
Greetings and welcome to the non-competitive fixture between the English side and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. The match is set to be a thriller with the reigning European champions competing against the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The home of English football is packed for the match, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her international retirement before the European Championship this past summer.
The team news 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 small issue, and so previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be notable to find out who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are incoming before the opening whistle at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal 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 China’s team news now; when it comes through, I will share it.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. These were her comments before this clash:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
First Cap News
Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse’s maiden cap for England. She featured in the Euro-winning side who won this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Previous Match Recap
The initial encounter of the Women’s Nations League title decider occurred yesterday; review all of the action:
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 key events and current information as the game progresses.
