The Lionesses face the Chinese team – Women's Exhibition International

Overview

Welcome everyone to the non-competitive game between England and China at Wembley Stadium. This promises to be an exciting contest with the current Euro titleholders competing against the current Asian Cup champions.

The home of English football is packed for the occasion, which will see Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her international retirement before the European Championship this past summer.

Squad announcements will be revealed soon, but there was a recent squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.

With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be notable to find out who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are on the way before kick-off at 5.30pm GMT.

Squad Updates

The team news is in. 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.

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; when it comes through, I will post it.

Skipper News

Keira Walsh is serving as captain for the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. Here’s what she had to say before this encounter:

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

Maunch Appearance

This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's maiden cap for England. She was a part of the Euro-winning side who won this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.

Previous Match Recap

The first leg of the final of the Women’s Nations League occurred yesterday; review all of the highlights:

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

Match Updates

Real-time coverage from the game will proceed with key events and current information as the match proceeds.