England take on China – Women’s Exhibition International
Preamble
Hello and welcome to the non-competitive match between England and China at Wembley Stadium. The match is set to be a thriller with the reigning European champions facing the current Asian Cup champions.
England’s national stadium is packed for the match, which will see Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her international retirement before the European Championship this past summer.
Squad announcements will be announced shortly, but there was a recent squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.
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 opening whistle at 17:30 GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal 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.
Details are being sought for China’s team news now; once it is available, I will provide the update.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. Here’s what she had to say before this encounter:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
First Cap News
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse’s first appearance for England. She featured in the Euro-winning side who won this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Recent Action
The first leg of the women’s Nations League final was held yesterday; catch up with 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 fixture will be provided with important moments and timely updates as the action unfolds.
