The Lionesses take on China – Women’s Exhibition International
Preamble
Hello and welcome to the exhibition game between the English side and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. The match is set to be a thriller with the reigning European champions facing the holders of the Asian Cup title.
The iconic Wembley is fully booked for the event, which will see Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euros this past summer.
The team news 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 previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.
With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be intriguing to observe who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are coming up before kick-off at 5:30 in the evening GMT.
Lineup Announcements
The lineups have been announced. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper for England in the unavailability 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.
We are awaiting the squad from China now; once it is available, I will post it.
Leadership Role
Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. She shared these thoughts before this match:
Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.
First Cap News
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse’s first appearance for England. She was a part of the European Championship squad who claimed victory this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
Recent Action
The initial encounter of the women’s Nations League final took place yesterday; review all of the events:
Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided.
Match Updates
Live feed from the game will continue with major incidents and timely updates as the action unfolds.
