Toone and Kelly omitted as England women's squad announced for October qualifiers

England's women's national team named a 23-player squad for the October World Cup qualifying matches, excluding Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone and Arsenal striker Chloe Kelly. Toone missed out after a mixed start to the season, while Kelly was also omitted. The roster features a mix of experienced internationals and fresh talent, including Chelsea's Lexi Potter, who has been a standout in recent league games, and 18-year-old Erica Meg Parkinson, performing well with the North Carolina Courage.

Captain Leah Williamson is back after missing the June defeat to Spain and the win over Ukraine. Additional uncapped players such as London City Lionesses forward Freya Godfrey and Liverpool defender Grace Fisk have also been selected. The team will face Greece in Crete on 9 October and again in Leicester on 13 October, with a chance to advance to the next round of play-offs for a World Cup spot.