England v China – Women's Friendly Match

Overview

Hello and welcome to the exhibition fixture between the English side and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. The match is set to be a thriller with the reigning European champions taking on the holders of the Asian Cup title.

The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the event, which will see Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the European Championship this past summer.

The team news will be shared imminently, but there was a last minute squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so previous starter Ellie Roebuck has been summoned.

With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be notable to find out who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are incoming before kick-off at 17:30 GMT.

Team News

The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse starts in goal for England in the absence 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 share it.

Skipper News

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

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

Debut Alert

Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse's first appearance for England. She featured in the European Championship squad who won this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.

Recent Action

The opening match of the Women’s Nations League title decider took place yesterday; review all of the action:

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

Match Updates

Live updates from the match will continue with important moments and latest developments as the match proceeds.