England take on China – Women's Friendly International

Preamble

Hello and welcome to the friendly fixture between the English side and China at London’s Wembley. An exciting encounter is anticipated with the European Championship holders competing against the current Asian Cup champions.

The home of English football is fully booked for the match, which will see Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her departure from the England squad before the Euros this past summer.

Squad announcements will be revealed soon, 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 summoned.

With Hannah Hampton injured, it will be interesting to see who England manager Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. Those details along with further updates are coming up before kick-off at 17:30 GMT.

Team News

Squad details are now available. Anna Moorhouse is the starting keeper for England in the non-presence of Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.

The Lionesses: 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; when it comes through, I will share it.

Skipper News

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

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

Maunch Appearance

This evening’s match will be Anna Moorhouse's debut for England. She featured in the European Championship squad who claimed victory this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the starting goalkeeper role.

Earlier Fixture Update

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.

Live Feed

Live updates from the fixture will be provided with important moments and current information as the game progresses.