The Lionesses versus the Chinese team – Female Friendly Match

Introduction

Welcome everyone to the friendly fixture between the English side and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the reigning European champions facing the current Asian Cup champions.

The home of English football is fully booked for the match, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euro tournament this past summer.

The team news will be revealed soon, but there was a last minute squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been called up.

With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be notable to find out who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are coming up before the start of the match at 5.30pm GMT.

Team News

The lineups have been announced. 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.

Bench: 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; once it is available, I will share it.

Skipper News

Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. These were her comments before this encounter:

Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions.

Maunch Appearance

The upcoming fixture 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 feature with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.

Recent Action

The opening match of the women’s Nations League final occurred yesterday; catch up with all of the highlights:

Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.

Match Updates

Live feed from the game will continue with major incidents and current information as the game progresses.