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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Tom Garry

Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone dropped by England after not hitting ‘expected’ level

Chloe Kelly and Ella Toone talk during an England game
Chloe Kelly (left) and Ella Toone have played key roles in England’s run of three consecutive major tournament finals. Photograph: Daniel Chesterton/Offside/Getty Images

Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly have been dropped from England’s squad because of their performance levels by Sarina Wiegman, who has given a first call-up to the 20-year-old ­Chelsea midfielder Lexi Potter.

Toone and Kelly have played key roles in England’s run of three consecutive major tournament finals but Wiegman made clear on Tuesday, when announcing her selection for the Women’s World Cup qualifying playoff against Greece, that she wants to see more from them for their clubs.

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