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England omit Toone and Kelly from October playoff squad

England names a squad for an October playoff against Greece but omits Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly. The decision is described as a clear message from Sarina Wiegman about club performance. Coverage notes the omission of two prominent players from the 2022 and 2025 squads.

2 sources1 country2 articles2 independent outletsSource strength 34/100 ⓘChelseaManchester United
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Key facts

  1. 01Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly were left out of England's squad for the October playoff against Greece.
  2. 02Sarina Wiegman explained the main reason was performance considerations related to club form.
  3. 03The omission is framed as a wake-up call to the rest of the squad.

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How each country tells it

United KingdomSquad selection
Typical headline, translated
BBC Sport: Toone and Kelly miss out on Lionesses squad
Emphasises

Highlights that Toone and Kelly are not in the squad for the qualifier, presenting it as a strategic decision by Wiegman.

Mentions less

Does not detail alternative players or tactical plans for the playoff beyond the omission.

2 articles · The Guardian Sport, BBC Sport

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