England v China – Women’s Exhibition Match
Introduction
Welcome everyone to the exhibition game between England and China at London’s Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the current Euro titleholders facing the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The iconic Wembley is packed 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.
Lineup details will be announced shortly, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be intriguing to observe who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are incoming before the start of the match at 17:30 GMT.
Squad Updates
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper 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.
Bench: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
We are awaiting the Chinese lineup now; when it comes through, I will provide the update.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. She shared these thoughts before this clash:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
First Cap News
This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse’s first appearance for England. She featured in the Euros team who claimed victory this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Recent Action
The opening match of the women’s Nations League final occurred yesterday; catch up with all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Real-Time Coverage
Live updates from the fixture will be provided with major incidents and timely updates as the match proceeds.
