England take on China – Women's Exhibition International
Introduction
Greetings and welcome to the exhibition fixture between England and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. The match is set to be a thriller with the reigning European champions taking on the current Asian Cup champions.
The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euros this past summer.
Lineup details 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 minor injury, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be notable to find out who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are on the way before the start of the match at 5.30pm GMT.
Team News
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.
Reserves: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
I am searching for China’s team news now; when it comes through, I will post it.
Captaincy Update
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. She shared these thoughts before this clash:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
Maunch Appearance
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse's maiden cap for England. She belonged to the European Championship squad who won this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Recent Action
The initial encounter of the Women’s Nations League title decider was held yesterday; review all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Live Feed
Real-time coverage from the match will proceed with important moments and latest developments as the action unfolds.
