England take on China – Women's Exhibition Fixture

Introduction

Hello and welcome to the non-competitive match between the English side and the Chinese squad at London’s Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the reigning European champions facing the holders of the Asian Cup title.

The iconic Wembley is sold-out for the match, which will see Fran Kirby recognized 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 last minute squad update for England. On Friday, the goalkeeper Khiara Keating withdrew from the squad with a small issue, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.

With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be interesting to see who the Lionesses' coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are incoming before the opening whistle at 5.30pm GMT.

Squad Updates

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

Substitutes: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.

We are awaiting the squad from China now; when it comes through, I will post it.

Skipper News

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

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 debut for England. She featured in the European Championship squad who won this past summer, but she did not play any minutes with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.

Earlier Fixture Update

The initial encounter of the final of the Women’s Nations League took place 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 feed from the match will be provided with key events and current information as the action unfolds.