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Arsenal loan players named to England's u20 Women’s World Cup squad

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Arsenal loan players named to England's u20 Women’s World Cup squad

Summary

Jessie Gale and Cecily Wellesley-Smith of Arsenal have been selected for the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. The tournament takes place from September 5 to 27. Gale, currently on loan at Newcastle United, and Wellesley-Smith, on loan at FC Rosengård, are among the players chosen by coach Lydia Bedford. Key omissions from the squad include several current and former Arsenal players due to club decisions and injuries. The full squad will compete in the group stage against Canada, Tanzania, and Brazil.

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•Gale and Wellesley-Smith represent Arsenal on loan for England.
•The U20 Women’s World Cup runs from September 5 to 27.
•Injuries have sidelined other key Arsenal players from selection.
•Teams have opted not to release some players as permitted under tournament rules.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — 2 Arsenal players selected for u20 Women’s World Cup

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Loan duo Jessie Gale and Cecily Wellesley-Smith have been selected by Lydia Bedford, while several current and former Arsenal players miss out.Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images for DFBLydi...
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