Hello and welcome to the friendly fixture between the English side and China at the iconic Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the reigning European champions taking on the current Asian Cup champions.
England’s national stadium is packed for the occasion, which will see Fran Kirby recognized pre-match after her international retirement before the Euro tournament this past summer.
The team news 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 small issue, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad.
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.
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.
Reserves: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey.
We are awaiting China’s team news now; as soon as I have it, I will share it.
Keira Walsh is captaining the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still injured. Here’s what she had to say before this match:
Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners.
The upcoming fixture will be Anna Moorhouse's maiden cap for England. She was a part of the Euros team who claimed victory this past summer, but she remained on the bench with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt.
The first leg of the final of the Women’s Nations League was held yesterday; catch up with all of the action:
Women’s Nations League: Spain’s Cata Coll stops Germany, leaving final outcome open.
Real-time coverage from the fixture will continue with major incidents and current information as the match proceeds.
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