England face the Chinese team – Women’s Exhibition Match

Overview

Welcome everyone to the non-competitive match between England and China at London’s Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the European Championship holders facing the current Asian Cup champions.

The iconic Wembley is fully booked for the match, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euros this past summer.

The team news will be revealed soon, but there was a recent squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been called up.

With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be notable to find out who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are on the way before the start of the match at 17:30 GMT.

Squad Updates

The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper for England in the unavailability of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.

The Lionesses: Moorhouse, Bronze, Charles, Walsh, Le Tissier, Morgan, Mead, Stanway, Russo, Toone, Hemp.

Substitutes: 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 post it.

Captaincy Update

Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. She shared these thoughts before this match:

Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.

Maunch Appearance

Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse’s debut for England. She was a part of the European Championship squad who won this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.

Earlier Fixture Update

The first leg of the final of the Women’s Nations League was held yesterday; review all of the events:

Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.

Real-Time Coverage

Live feed from the game will be provided with important moments and timely updates as the game progresses.