Toone returns to England squad for Greece World Cup playoff first leg
Ella Toone has been recalled to England’s squad for the first leg of their Women’s World Cup playoff against Greece after Lucy Bronze suffered a minor injury. Manager Sarina Wiegman praised Toone for responding positively to her initial omission, saying the midfielder accepted the decision and committed to working her way back.
Wiegman had left out Toone and Chloe Kelly, saying their performances had not met her expectations. Toone, who has 69 England caps and 24 goals, including in the Euro 2022 final and 2023 World Cup semi-final, said she would use the omission as motivation; she joined the squad in Crete after arranging her own training in Spain.
- Toone recalled after Bronze’s minor injury.
- Wiegman praised Toone’s response to being dropped.
- The midfielder has 69 caps and 24 England goals.
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England are competing in a two-legged World Cup playoff against Greece to secure a place at the Women's World Cup. This playoff is part of the qualification process that determines the final spots available for the tournament. Performing well in this tie is crucial for England's World Cup ambitions.
Ella Toone is an England midfielder with 69 international caps who has featured in recent major tournaments, notably scoring in the Euro 2022 final and reaching the 2023 World Cup semi-final. She was initially left out of the squad for this playoff by manager Sarina Wiegman, who said her recent performances had not met expectations. Toone responded professionally to the omission, accepting the decision and working to improve her form.
Toone has been recalled to the squad following a minor injury to Lucy Bronze, a key defender. Her return demonstrates the competitive nature of international football selection and how quickly circumstances can change.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Greece v England: Women’s World Cup playoff semi-final, first leg – live”.