England manager Sarina Wiegman has announced a 23-player squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying play-off against Greece, a selection that notably excludes forwards Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly.
The squad announcement sets the stage for next month’s decisive match, which will determine England’s path in the qualification process. Wiegman’s decision to leave out both players marks a significant omission from the team’s recent attacking options.
While the full list of 23 selected players was revealed by the manager, the specific reasons for Toone and Kelly’s exclusion were not detailed in the initial report. Their absence highlights the competitive nature of the squad selection ahead of this critical fixture.
The match against Greece is positioned as a key hurdle in England’s campaign to secure a spot in the World Cup. Fans and analysts will now turn their attention to the remaining 23 players as they prepare for the challenge.
With the squad finalized, the focus shifts to the tactical preparations and the lineup Wiegman intends to deploy when the two teams meet next month.
<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>
