# Wiegman praises Toone’s attitude after late Lionesses recall

> Wiegman calls Toone’s quick response to squad drop key for Greece playoff.
- Title: Wiegman praises Toone’s attitude after late Lionesses recall
- Summary: Wiegman calls Toone’s quick response to squad drop key for Greece playoff. Wiegman praised Ella Toone’s immediate return to training after being left out of…
- Keywords: ell a toone, sarina wiegman, england women, women's world cup, greece playoff, manchester united, lionsesses, world cup qualifiers, sports, Wiegman, praises, Toone
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/08/sarina-wiegman-praises-ella-toone-attitude-late-england-lionesses-recall-greece-playoff
- Published: 2026-10-08T16:33:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ell a toone, sarina wiegman, england women, women's world cup, greece playoff, manchester united, lionsesses, world cup qualifiers, sports
## Toone replaces Bronze in England squad
Ella Toone has replaced Lucy Bronze in the England squad for Friday’s World Cup playoff against Greece.
## Wiegman recalls Toone after Bronze injury
Wiegman called up Toone after Lucy Bronze’s minor injury, who travelled from Spain to Greece for training.
## Wiegman’s squad decision
Wiegman left Toone and Chloe Kelly out of the initial squad, saying their performance levels weren’t what she expected.
## Toone’s post-match response
Toone took ownership after Manchester United’s win, saying it’s about her now to work hard and improve.
## Wiegman’s praise for Toone
Wiegman praised Toone’s immediate response, saying she took the call seriously and committed to returning.
## Playoff match details
England faces Greece in Friday’s first leg of the World Cup playoff, with the second leg in Leicester on Tuesday.
## Key takeaway

Wiegman praised Ella Toone’s immediate return to training after being left out of England’s initial World Cup playoff squad for Greece.