The Lionesses face China – Female Exhibition Fixture
Overview
Welcome everyone to the exhibition game between the English side and China at the iconic Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the current Euro titleholders taking on the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the occasion, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euros this past summer.
Lineup details 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 minor injury, and so previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be interesting to see who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are incoming before kick-off at 17:30 GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper for England in the non-presence 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.
I am searching for the Chinese lineup now; once it is available, I will post it.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. Here’s what she had to say before this encounter:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
Debut Alert
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse's maiden cap for England. She was a part of the Euros team who claimed victory this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Earlier Fixture Update
The opening match of the Women’s Nations League title decider was held yesterday; catch up with all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Real-Time Coverage
Real-time coverage from the fixture will be provided with key events and latest developments as the game progresses.
