After securing qualification to the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals with victory over Wales on Friday, Lionesses’ head coach Phil Neville has opted to take a reduced squad of 19 to Kazakhstan, reports TheFA.com.
Fran Kirby (Chelsea), Jodie Taylor (Seattle Reign), Ellen White (Birmingham City), Alex Greenwood (Manchester United), Jill Scott (Manchester City) and Melissa Lawley (Manchester City) will all return to their clubs.
Meanwhile, Reading forward Lauren Bruton has been called up to the squad for the Lionesses’ final group match in Pavlodar on Tuesday.
Updated squad list
Goalkeepers: Karen Bardsley (Manchester City), Mary Earps (VFL Wolfsburg), Carly Telford (Chelsea).
Defenders: Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Lyon), Rachel Daly (Houston Dash), Hannah Blundell (Chelsea), Gabby George (Everton), Steph Houghton (Manchester City), Abbie McManus (Manchester City), Leah Williamson (Arsenal).
Midfielders: Lucy Staniforth (Birmingham City), Isobel Christiansen (Lyon), Jordan Nobbs (Arsenal), Keira Walsh (Manchester City).
Forwards: Toni Duggan (Barcelona), Beth Mead (Arsenal), Nikita Parris (Manchester City), Lauren Bruton (Reading).
