The Lionesses v the Chinese team – Women’s Friendly Match

Overview

Hello and welcome to the friendly match between England and China at the iconic Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the reigning European champions taking on the holders of the Asian Cup title.

The home of English football 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 recent 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 added to the squad.

With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be notable to find out who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are incoming before the start of the match at 5.30pm GMT.

Squad Updates

Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper 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.

We are awaiting the Chinese lineup now; once it is available, I will provide the update.

Leadership Role

Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still unfit. She shared these thoughts before this encounter:

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

First Cap News

This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's maiden cap 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 starting goalkeeper role.

Recent Action

The first leg of the women’s Nations League final was held yesterday; get the details on all of the action:

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

Real-Time Coverage

Live updates from the game will be provided with major incidents and latest developments as the match proceeds.