England v the Chinese team – Women's Exhibition Fixture

Preamble

Welcome everyone to the friendly game between the English side and China at Wembley Stadium. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the European Championship holders competing against the current Asian Cup champions.

The home of English football is packed for the occasion, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euro tournament this past summer.

The team news will be announced shortly, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been called up.

With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be interesting to see who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are coming up before kick-off at 5:30 in the evening GMT.

Lineup Announcements

The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper 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.

Details are being sought for China’s team news now; when it comes through, I will post it.

Leadership Role

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.

First Cap News

This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse’s maiden cap for England. She featured in the Euros team who won this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.

Recent Action

The first leg of the women’s Nations League final was held yesterday; get the details on all of the highlights:

Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.

Real-Time Coverage

Real-time coverage from the game will continue with key events and latest developments as the game progresses.