Toone and Kelly miss out on Lionesses squad
Summary
England's women's football team has named a 23-player squad for their World Cup qualifying matches in October. Notable players Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly were left out, while captain Leah Williamson returns, and three new players received their first call-ups.Key Facts
- Ella Toone (Manchester United) and Chloe Kelly (Arsenal) are not selected for the upcoming England squad.
- Captain Leah Williamson is back after missing games in June.
- Chelsea midfielder Lexi Potter, 20, received her first senior call-up.
- Two other uncapped players, Erica Meg Parkinson (18) and Freya Godfrey, also join the squad.
- Niamh Charles has returned from injury and is included.
- England will play Greece twice in October for World Cup qualifying.
- Winning the tie will help England reach the next play-off stage for a spot in the 2024 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
- The squad includes three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders, and six forwards.
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