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Sarina Wiegman’s side face China in the first of two international friendlies to close out the year as their World Cup preparations continue
Chris WilsonSaturday 29 November 2025 15:05 GMTComments
CloseWiegman ready for Lionesses' 'exciting' final fixtures of 2025England return to Wembley for the first time since winning Euro 2025 as the Lionesses take on China in an international friendly.
Sarina Wiegman’s side bounced back to beat 10-player Australia last month after falling to a defeat to Brazil in the first of their homecoming series to close out the year.
And England will continue to prepare for the start of next year’s World Cup qualifiers, where they will be in the same group as Spain, their beaten opponents in the Euro 2025 final.
Wiegman has confirmed that she will “experiment” in the final two fixtures of the year against China and Ghana and there is set to be a debutant in goal after injuries to Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating.
Anna Moorhouse or Sophie Baggaley could make their first starts, while there has also been a recall for Ellie Roebuck 18 months after she suffered a stroke that threatened her football career.
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England v China Live
- Lionesses return to Wembley for first time since Euro 2025 triumph
- England face China in first of two friendlies to close out the year
- Wembley clash live on ITV1 and ITVX | Kick-off at 5.30pm GMT
- Team news: Goalkeeper set for debut after Hampton and Keating injuries
When is England v China?
The friendly will take place at Wembley on Saturday 29 November, with kick-off at 5:30pm GMT.
How can I watch it?
It will be broadcast for free on ITV 1 and ITV X, with coverage starting from 5pm.
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