Sarina Wiegman’s England squad shake-up sends a clear message. She picks on form
This is Sarina Wiegman’s biggest England squad-selection shake-up for a long time. Yes, she picked Hannah Hampton over Mary Earps for the No 1 jersey at the 2025 Women’s European Championship, but she still wanted to take the latter to those finals in Switzerland. By omitting Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone, both of whom made their names at major tournaments, she has sent a clear message not only to…
Sarina Wiegman’s biggest shake-up to date in England’s women’s national soccer squad has sent a clear message to all players vying for a place in the team. Wiegman opted for form over reputation, picking players based on their performances on the pitch rather than their reputations. Notably, Hannah Hampton replaced Mary Earps as the first-choice goalkeeper, while Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone were left out, sending a strong signal to those fighting for a spot in the England squad.
The 20-year-old Georgia Stanway and Keira Walsh will also make their debuts in the upcoming matches against Greece. Wiegman’s decisions appear to be based on the players' club performances, as evidenced by the inclusion of Chelsea midfielder Lexi Potter, who has shown great potential. Wiegman hopes that the omitted players will come back stronger, but it is evident that the squad will see significant changes in the coming months.
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