Wiegman sends strong signal to Lionnes ahead of 2026

Sarina Wiegman surprised by excluding Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly from the England squad for the playoff against Greece in October. The manager justified these absences by citing insufficient club-level performance, a clear message sent to her entire squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. This decision, despite the two players' track record, confirms that only current performance matters for qualification to the United States, Canada and Mexico.