England manager Sarina Wiegman has recalled Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone to the national team squad ahead of their Women’s World Cup playoff first leg against Greece in Heraklion. Toone was initially omitted from the squad but was brought back into the fold following an injury to defender Lucy Bronze.

Wiegman described the injury to Bronze as "really small" but confirmed that the right-back has returned to Chelsea to manage the issue. Toone, who has earned 69 caps and scored 24 goals for England, was already in Spain following a personal training routine when she received the call-up. She traveled to Greece on Friday to join the rest of the squad.

Wiegman publicly commended Toone for her professional response to being left out of the initial selection. The manager’s decision to integrate Toone back into the setup highlights the team's need for depth as they prepare for the crucial playoff match. While the Guardian reports that Toone had proactively organized her own training schedule during the international break, the report does not detail the specific nature of the tactical adjustments Wiegman might make to accommodate the change in personnel. The Lionesses are currently focusing on their preparations in Crete, with the first leg scheduled to take place shortly.