England v the Chinese team – Women’s Exhibition Match

Preamble

Hello and welcome to the exhibition fixture between the English side and China at Wembley Stadium. The match is set to be a thriller with the current Euro titleholders taking on the reigning Asia Cup winners.

England’s national stadium is sold-out for the match, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euros this past summer.

Lineup details will be shared imminently, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a minor injury, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.

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

Squad Updates

The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal for England in the non-presence 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.

I am searching for the Chinese lineup now; as soon as I have it, I will share it.

Leadership Role

Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. These were her comments 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 European Championship squad who won this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.

Previous Match Recap

The first leg of the Women’s Nations League title decider took place yesterday; catch up with all of the action:

Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll denies Germany to keep final in the balance.

Real-Time Coverage

Live updates from the game will proceed with important moments and timely updates as the action unfolds.