Ella Toone Recalled to England Squad as Lucy Bronze Withdraws
· Sports · BBC Sport
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone has been called up to the England squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup play-off matches against Greece. Toone was initially omitted by manager Sarina Wiegman due to concerns over her recent form. Meanwhile, Chelsea defender Lucy Bronze has withdrawn from the squad to manage a minor injury sustained during a league match against West Ham. The team has arrived in Crete to prepare for the first leg of the play-off at the Pankritio Stadium in Heraklion this Friday. The second leg is scheduled for 13 October at the King Power Stadium in Leicester.
Why it matters
The squad changes impact England's tactical lineup for the critical World Cup qualification play-offs against Greece. The winner of this tie will advance to a final qualifying round in November to secure a spot in next year's tournament in Brazil.
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