The Lionesses take on China – Women's Exhibition Match

Introduction

Welcome everyone to the friendly fixture between England and the Chinese squad at the iconic Wembley. This promises to be an exciting contest with the European Championship holders competing against the current Asian Cup champions.

England’s national stadium is fully booked for the event, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her retirement from the national team before the Euros this past summer.

Squad announcements will be announced shortly, 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 ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.

With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be intriguing to observe who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are incoming before kick-off at 17:30 GMT.

Squad Updates

The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal for England in the unavailability of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.

England's starting eleven: 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 China’s team news now; as soon as I have it, I will share it.

Skipper News

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

Walsh steps up as England meet fresh challenge in battle of continental titleholders.

Debut Alert

This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's maiden cap for England. She was a part of the European Championship squad who triumphed this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the first-choice keeper position.

Previous Match Recap

The opening match of the final of the Women’s Nations League was held yesterday; catch up with all of the highlights:

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

Match Updates

Live feed from the game will be provided with important moments and current information as the match proceeds.

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