Toone and Kelly miss out on Lionesses squad
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone misses out on selection for England's Women's World Cup qualifying matches this month.
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"I still believe in these players. They are really good and have shown so much for us."
— Sarina Wiegman , Athlete
"Her performances were just really good. We started following her closely last season and she got minutes over time."
— Sarina Wiegman , Athlete
Key People
England international and Chelsea player who has established herself as a regular goalscorer.
Lionesses player who scored the penalty to win Euro 2025.
Ella Toone is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the England women's national team.
Erica Meg Parkinson is an 18-year-old midfielder who plays for North Carolina Courage and withdrew from England's Under-20 training camp.
Freya Godfrey is an England international football player who plays as a forward for London City Lionesses.
Grace Fisk is a football player who plays for Liverpool in the Women's Super League.
Leah Williamson is the captain of the England women's national football team.
Lexi Potter is a 20-year-old Chelsea midfielder who has been a standout performer in the Women's Super League.
Niamh Charles is a professional footballer who plays for the England women's national football team.
Sarina Wiegman is the head coach of the England women's national football team.
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Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone misses out on selection for England's Women's World Cup qualifying matches this month.
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