England take on China – Women’s Friendly Fixture
Preamble
Welcome everyone to the friendly match between the English side and China at the iconic Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the current Euro titleholders competing against the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her international retirement before the Euro tournament this past summer.
The team news will be revealed soon, but there was a last minute squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be notable to find out who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are on the way before the start of the match at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper for England in the absence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
England: 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.
I am searching for the Chinese lineup now; when it comes through, I will post it.
Skipper News
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. She shared these thoughts before this clash:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
Maunch Appearance
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse’s maiden cap for England. She belonged to the Euros team who triumphed this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.
Recent Action
The first leg of the Women’s Nations League title decider took place yesterday; get the details on all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Match Updates
Live feed from the match will proceed with key events and latest developments as the game progresses.
