England’s World Cup Hopes Get Major Boost as Ella Toone Returns
England’s Women’s World Cup campaign has just received a massive lift and it comes at exactly the right moment. Sarina Wiegman has brought Ella Toone back into the Lionesses squad ahead of two decisive qualifying matches against Spain and Ukraine and this return could shape England’s path to the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Toone has been out of international action since November because of a serious hip injury that forced her to miss a huge part of the domestic season. Now, after months of recovery and questions about fitness, the Manchester United midfielder is back in the squad for what may be England’s toughest test yet. And the timing could not be more important.
England currently sit at the top of their qualifying group with a perfect record. Four matches, four wins and perhaps most importantly, a huge victory over Spain earlier this year at Wembley. But this next clash in Spain is different. It is away from home, against the reigning world champions and with automatic qualification on the line.
If England win their final two matches, they avoid the danger of the play-offs and secure a direct ticket to Brazil. That is the target and Wiegman clearly wants experience, creativity and leadership available for this final push.
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There are other important returns too. Chelsea striker Aggie Beever-Jones is back after injury and young forward Freya Godfrey keeps her place in the squad after impressing domestically. Meanwhile, veteran defender Lucy Bronze has also been included despite recent injury concerns. Her presence alone sends a message about how seriously England are treating these fixtures.
What makes this squad announcement especially interesting is the balance between proven stars and emerging talent. England are trying to stay among the world’s elite while also preparing the next generation of players for major tournaments. That transition is never easy in international football, but Wiegman appears determined to keep the Lionesses competitive now while building for the future at the same time.
And globally, women’s football continues to grow at extraordinary speed. Every major international squad announcement now carries enormous attention, pressure and expectation. England are no longer outsiders or surprise contenders. They are expected to challenge for trophies every single tournament.
That means these next two matches are about more than qualification. They are about momentum, confidence and proving that England remain one of the strongest teams in world football.
The showdown with Spain now feels like one of the biggest matches in women’s football this year and with Ella Toone back in the middle of it all, the Lionesses may have just regained one of their most important weapons.
Stay with us for continuing coverage, breaking team news and full analysis as England’s road to the World Cup reaches a critical stage.
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