England versus China – Women's Friendly International

Introduction

Greetings and welcome to the friendly game between the English side and China at London’s Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the European Championship holders competing against the reigning Asia Cup winners.

The iconic Wembley is fully booked for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby honored pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the European Championship this past summer.

Squad announcements will be announced shortly, but there was a recent squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a minor injury, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.

With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be notable to find out who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are incoming before kick-off at 5:30 in the evening GMT.

Lineup Announcements

The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal for England in the absence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.

The Lionesses: 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 the Chinese lineup now; as soon as I have it, I will post it.

Captaincy Update

Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. Here’s what she had to say before this match:

Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.

First Cap News

Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse's maiden cap for England. She featured in the Euros team who claimed victory this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.

Recent Action

The initial encounter of the final of the Women’s Nations League occurred yesterday; review 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 fixture will be provided with key events and current information as the action unfolds.