England face the Chinese team – Women's Friendly Match

Introduction

Hello and welcome to the friendly game between the English side and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the European Championship holders facing the current Asian Cup champions.

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

Squad announcements will be revealed soon, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a slight knock, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.

With Hannah Hampton out of action, it will be interesting to see who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are incoming before the opening whistle at 5.30pm GMT.

Team News

The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper for England in the non-presence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.

England's starting eleven: 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 squad from China now; as soon as I have it, I will post it.

Captaincy Update

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

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

First Cap News

Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse’s maiden cap for England. She belonged to the European Championship squad who triumphed this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.

Previous Match Recap

The first leg of the women’s Nations League final 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.

Match Updates

Live updates from the match will proceed with major incidents and latest developments as the action unfolds.