England face China – Female Friendly International

Introduction

Welcome everyone to the exhibition game between the English side and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. This promises to be an exciting contest with the current Euro titleholders facing the current Asian Cup champions.

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

The team news will be announced shortly, but there was a late squad update for England. On Friday, Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so former number one Ellie Roebuck has been called up.

With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be notable to find out who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. That news and all the other updates are coming up before the start of the match at 17:30 GMT.

Team News

Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper 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.

Substitutes: 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.

Leadership Role

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

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

First Cap News

Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse's first appearance for England. She featured in the Euro-winning side who claimed victory this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.

Earlier Fixture Update

The initial encounter of the Women’s Nations League title decider occurred yesterday; get the details on all of the highlights:

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

Live Feed

Live updates from the match will proceed with key events and latest developments as the match proceeds.