The Lionesses v the Chinese team – Female Exhibition Fixture

Introduction

Welcome everyone to the exhibition fixture between the English side and China at London’s Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the current Euro titleholders taking on the holders of the Asian Cup title.

England’s national stadium is sold-out for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her international retirement before the European Championship this past summer.

Lineup details will be announced shortly, but there was a last minute squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been called up.

With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be notable to find out who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are coming up before the start of the match at 5.30pm GMT.

Squad Updates

The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper for England in the non-presence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.

England: 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.

We are awaiting China’s team news now; when it comes through, I will provide the update.

Skipper News

Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. She shared these thoughts before this match:

Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.

Maunch Appearance

Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse's maiden cap for England. She was a part of the Euros team who triumphed this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.

Recent Action

The first leg of the women’s Nations League final was held yesterday; catch up with all of the action:

Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.

Real-Time Coverage

Live updates from the match will be provided with important moments and latest developments as the game progresses.

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