The Lionesses v the Chinese team – Women’s Exhibition International
Introduction
Welcome everyone to the non-competitive match between the English side and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the current Euro titleholders taking on the reigning Asia Cup winners.
The iconic Wembley is fully booked for the match, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the European Championship 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 ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been called up.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be intriguing to observe who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are on the way before kick-off at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Lineup Announcements
Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper 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.
We are awaiting China’s team news 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. Here’s what she had to say before this encounter:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
First Cap News
Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse’s first appearance for England. She was a part of the Euros team who triumphed this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Previous Match Recap
The initial encounter of the women’s Nations League final occurred yesterday; review all of the highlights:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.
Real-Time Coverage
Live feed from the fixture will continue with important moments and timely updates as the match proceeds.
