Women's World Cup qualifiers: England's Chloe Kelly and Fran Kirby out injured

Women's World Cup qualifiers: England's Chloe Kelly and Fran Kirby out injured
_126173110_gettyimages-1412218120.jpgChloe Kelly scored the winner for England in the Euros final against Germany at Wembley

Chloe Kelly, who scored the winner against Germany in the final of Euro 2022, has been ruled out of England's first squad since their historic Wembley triumph with injury.

Chelsea's Fran Kirby is also injured and manager Sarina Wiegman is without retired duo Jill Scott and Ellen White.

Midfielder Jordan Nobbs and striker Ebony Salmon come into the 23-player squad.

Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, a Euro 2022 squad member, has been left out.

Manchester City goalkeeper Sandy MacIver returns after making the longlist for Euro 2022, as does Manchester United captain Katie Zelem, and there is a call-up for Chelsea's Lauren James.

England take on Austria and Luxembourg in their final qualifiers for the 2023 World Cup on 3 and 6 September, respectively.

A draw in Austria or a win over Luxembourg will see the Lionesses clinch automatic qualification and mean they will then host a friendly against the USA at Wembley on 7 October.

Tickets for the fixture between the Euro 2022 winners and the World Cup holders sold out in less than 24 hours.external-link

Should England instead be involved in the two-legged World Cup play-offs in October, tickets can be refunded or exchanged for the home play-off leg, and the USA game will be rescheduled.

More to follow.

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