Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone was omitted from the England women’s national team squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches scheduled for this month.
The England side, commonly known as the Lionesses, announced a revised squad ahead of the fixtures, with the Football Association confirming the selection list earlier this week.
Toone, who has been a regular starter for Manchester United in the Women’s Super League, had been in contention for a place in the national team but did not make the final cut for the qualifying campaign.
While the midfielder’s exclusion was not accompanied by an official comment, the decision has been noted by supporters and analysts as a notable development ahead of the matches.
The Lionesses will now focus on the qualifying fixtures, aiming to secure the points needed to progress toward the next Women’s World Cup tournament.
<small>Source: BBC Sport — read the original story there.</small>
