🔗 Share this article England face China – Women’s Friendly Fixture Introduction Hello and welcome to the non-competitive match between the English side and the Chinese squad at Wembley Stadium. This promises to be an exciting contest with the reigning European champions taking on the current Asian Cup champions. The iconic Wembley is fully booked for the occasion, which will see the celebrated Fran Kirby celebrated pre-match after her international retirement before the European Championship this past summer. Squad announcements 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 slight knock, and so ex-first choice Ellie Roebuck has been added to the squad. With Hannah Hampton unavailable, it will be interesting to see who head coach Sarina Wiegman selects in goal. This information and additional developments are coming up before the opening whistle at 5.30pm GMT. Squad Updates The team news is in. Anna Moorhouse will be the goalkeeper 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. Reserves: Hings, Baggaley, Kendall, Wubben-Moy, Beever-Jones, Kelly, Kearns, Park, Blindkilde Brown, Roebuck, Clinton, Denton, Fisk, Godfrey. Details are being sought for China’s team news now; once it is available, I will post it. Leadership Role Keira Walsh is leading the Lionesses with Leah Williamson still sidelined. She shared these thoughts before this match: Walsh assumes captaincy as England confront new hurdle in meeting of continental winners. First Cap News Tonight’s game will be Anna Moorhouse’s first appearance for England. She was a part of the Euro-winning side who triumphed this past summer, but she did not feature with Hannah Hampton in the number one shirt. Recent Action The initial encounter of the women’s Nations League final occurred yesterday; catch up with all of the events: Women’s Nations League: Cata Coll of Spain thwarts Germany, ensuring final remains undecided. Match Updates Live feed from the game will be provided with major incidents and timely updates as the action unfolds.