England face the Chinese team – Female Exhibition Match
Introduction
Hello and welcome to the non-competitive match between England and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the reigning European champions taking on the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The iconic Wembley is fully booked for the match, which will see Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her international retirement before the Euros this past summer.
Lineup details will be announced shortly, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be notable to find out who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are coming up before kick-off at 5.30pm GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal for England in the unavailability of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England's starting eleven: Moorhouse, Bronze, Charles, Walsh, Le Tissier, Morgan, Mead, Stanway, Russo, Toone, Hemp.
Bench: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
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Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. These were her comments before this encounter:
Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.
Maunch Appearance
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse’s debut for England. She was a part of the European Championship squad who claimed victory this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.
Earlier Fixture Update
The initial encounter of the Women’s Nations League title decider took place yesterday; get the details on all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Real-Time Coverage
Live feed from the match will be provided with major incidents and current information as the match proceeds.
