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Chloe Kelly, Ella Toone excluded from England squad for World Cup play-off

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 9:31 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Chloe Kelly, Ella Toone excluded from England squad for World Cup play-off

Summary

Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone are not part of the England squad for the World Cup play-off against Greece. England manager Sarina Wiegman announced the squad following their performances in recent domestic matches. Kelly has played limited minutes for Arsenal, managing 124 minutes, while Toone's exclusion follows her inconsistent playing time with Manchester United. Both players had previously played crucial roles for England but have struggled to maintain form recently. Wiegman is expected to address the media concerning her decisions following the announcement.

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Status Watch

•Kelly has only one start in Arsenal's four Women's Super League games.
•Toone scored in Manchester United's recent 10-1 win but lacks consistent starting role.
•Wiegman's decisions indicate prioritization of players in better form.
•Kelly is managing a hamstring injury and might miss Arsenal's Champions League match.

Latest Updates

10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Toone and Kelly miss out on Lionesses squad
9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Chloe Kelly, Ella Toone left out of England squad for World Cup play-off vs. Greece

What they're saying

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Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone have not been selected for the England squad for their upcoming World Cup play-off games against Greece. England manager Sarina Wiegman is due to speak to the media after announcing her squad for the crucial World Cup qualification matches on Tuesday morning. Kelly, 28, has started just one of Arsenal’s four Women’s Super League games, amassing 124 minutes. She most recently came on as a 61st-minute substitute in Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday and started in
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