England head coach Sarina Wiegman makes a significant squad shake-up for upcoming play-off matches against Greece, with nine months remaining until the Women’s World Cup. Multiple outlets report that the selection emphasizes current form and performance rather than past tournament reputations.
The changes include decisions that affect both goalkeeper and outfield places. One reported highlight is Wiegman’s choice of Hannah Hampton as England’s No. 1 goalkeeper, while Mary Earps is not included in the same capacity as earlier discussions have suggested. On the outfield side, outlets also agree that Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone are omitted from the squad, despite their profiles gained at major tournaments.
Across coverage, the common thread is that Wiegman is using the play-offs to set standards for squad places and signal what she expects as England prepare for the World Cup. While specific emphasis and interpretation vary—some notes focus more on goalkeeper selection, others on well-known omissions—sources broadly portray the move as a clear message to players competing for regular selection.
