England is preparing to play a World Cup play-off against Greece without two of its former Euro-winning attackers, Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone. Multiple outlets report that the pair have been excluded from the squad for the upcoming match.
The Athletic, Independent, Yahoo Sports and Belfast Telegraph all focus on the same selection decision. Kelly, an Arsenal forward, and Toone, a midfielder for Manchester United, are both associated with key roles for England in recent years, including the team’s 2022 European Championship success. With the play-off approaching, the reported omission suggests the squad is being reshaped ahead of a high-stakes fixture.
While the sources agree on the central point—that both players are not included—none of the provided summaries give detailed reasons for the decision, such as injury status or tactical changes. The reports therefore concentrate mainly on who is left out and the fact that England will field a different group for the Greece game.
