England versus China – Female Friendly International
Preamble
Welcome everyone to the non-competitive game between the English side and China at Wembley Stadium. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the reigning European champions competing against the current Asian Cup champions.
The home of English football is sold-out for the match, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the European Championship this past summer.
The team news will be announced shortly, but there was a recent squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a minor injury, and so ex-first choice 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. Those details along with further updates are incoming before the opening whistle at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper 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 the Chinese lineup now; when it comes through, I will post it.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. Here’s what she had to say before this match:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
First Cap News
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse’s debut for England. She featured in the Euro-winning side who triumphed this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Recent Action
The opening match of the women’s Nations League final occurred yesterday; get the details on all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Live Feed
Real-time coverage from the fixture will proceed with important moments and latest developments as the action unfolds.
