Ella Toone joins England squad for World Cup play-offs
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Ella Toone joins England's World Cup play-off squad after Lucy Bronze withdraws with an injury.
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone has joined the England squad for upcoming World Cup play-off fixtures. She received the late call-up after defender Lucy Bronze withdrew from the team due to a minor injury. England is set to face Greece in the upcoming matches.
- The replacementElla Toone steps into the national team setup following an initial omission by manager Sarina Wiegman.
- The reasonLucy Bronze drops out of the squad after sustaining a minor fitness concern.
- The upcoming fixturesEngland prepares to play Greece in the crucial World Cup play-off round.
Why it matters
World Cup play-off matches determine qualification spots for major international tournaments, making squad depth and player availability critical for national teams. Late call-ups due to injuries often reshuffle tactical plans shortly before competitive fixtures.
What outlets agree on
Ella Toone has been added to the England squad for the World Cup play-off games against Greece following the withdrawal of Lucy Bronze due to a minor injury.
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- The IndependentElla Toone handed late England call-up for World Cup play-off after Sarina Wiegman snub1h ago · open ↗
- BBC SportToone comes into England squad as Bronze withdraws3h ago · open ↗
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