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Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly dropped by Lionesses: Sarina Wiegman leaves out two of her most trusted players for World Cup qualifiers – and tells them their ‘levels’ have dropped

Both Toone and Kelly have been among Wiegman's most trusted players since the Dutch coach took charge in 2020, making their omission a surprise to many Lionesses supporters.

By TARA ANSON-WALSH · Daily Mail

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 11:19 AM

Key Things to Know

Sarina Wiegman dropped Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly from England's World Cup qualifier squad.
Wiegman cited their on-pitch performance levels and squad competition as the primary reasons.
Chelsea forward Aggie Beever-Jones was also omitted ahead of the two-legged qualifier against Greece.

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England manager Sarina Wiegman has dropped Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly from the Lionesses squad for their upcoming two-legged World Cup qualifier against Greece. Wiegman stated that the omissions were due to the duo not showing the expected levels on the pitch, combined with strong competition for places. Chelsea forward Aggie Beever-Jones was also left out of the team.

Kelly has made only one start for Arsenal this season, while Toone has faced a difficult start at Manchester United under manager Eva Olid. In their absence, Chelsea midfielder Lexi Potter received her first senior call-up, and uncapped 18-year-old Erica Meg Parkinson was also named in the squad.

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