Toone and Kelly miss out on Lionesses squad
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone misses out on selection for England's Women's World Cup qualifying matches this month.
Ella Toone, a 27-year-old midfielder for Manchester United, and Chloe Kelly, a forward for Arsenal, have been left out of England's World Cup qualifying squad. The 23-player selection also excluded Chelsea's Aggie Beever-Jones, as well as Arsenal's Lotte Wubben-Moy and Taylor Hinds. Captain Leah Williamson, who missed June's 4-0 loss to Spain and 3-0 win over Ukraine, rejoins the squad.
A first senior call-up goes to 20-year-old Chelsea midfielder Lexi Potter, who has impressed in the Women's Super League with three starts for Chelsea. Uncapped 18-year-old midfielder Erica Meg Parkinson, who has thrived at North Carolina Courage, and 20-year-old defender Niamh Charles, who returned from injury, also make the squad.
London City Lionesses forward Freya Godfrey and Liverpool defender Grace Fisk are the other uncapped players named. England's next matches are against Greece on October 9th and 13th, with a potential spot in the Women's World Cup in Brazil on the line if they secure a win in the two-legged tie.
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