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Ellen White ruled out of England squad for upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Norway due to injury

Jill Scott and Karen Bardsley also miss out while Bethany England is among those to receive their first call-ups

Tuesday 20 August 2019 11:58 BST

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Ellen White, Karen Bardsley and Jill Scott have been left out of England's squad for the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Norway while Chelsea forward Bethany England is among four new call-ups.

Striker White - joint top-scorer at the summer's Women's World Cup with six goals - and goalkeeper Bardsley both miss out due to injury, while their Manchester City team-mate Scott has been rested.

England has received her first senior call-up for the friendlies against Belgium and Norway after scoring 12 Women's Super League goals for Chelsea last season.

Also elevated to the seniors for the first time are defender Aoife Mannion who, like White, joined City over the summer after leaving Birmingham, plus goalkeeper Sandy MacIver and defender Anna Patten, who play for Clemson University and the University of South Carolina respectively.

Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck, who trained with England during the World Cup campaign in France, is also part of the 24-player squad.

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Karen Bardsley - 7 out of 10

Uncomfortable playing out of the back on occasions but did the basics well when called upon. Missed in the semi-final.

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Carly Telford - 6 out of 10

Stepped in for Bardsley on three occasions. Did not disgrace herself, though positioning and decision-making could be questioned on both United States goals.

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Mary Earps - N/A

Unused third-choice goalkeeper, though will hopefully have benefitted from the experience of travelling to a tournament.

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Lucy Bronze - 8.5 out of 10

England’s best all-round player enjoyed an excellent tournament, only to blemish her record with a muted display in the semi-final.

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Rachel Daly - 7.5 out of 10

Impressive against Japan, showcasing the depth at Neville’s disposal, but failed to trouble the United States when called upon again in the last four.

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Alex Greenwood - 6 out of 10

Started well. Never afraid to offer her winger support on the overlap, winning the penalty against Argentina, though her levels dropped for then onwards.

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Demi Stokes - 6 out of 10

Always felt more defensively reliable than Greenwood, but overwhelmed when trying to contain Tobin Heath and Rose Lavelle down her side against the United States.

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Steph Houghton - 8 out of 10

The missed penalty will be long remembered, but the England captain was so often making a crucial block or last-ditch tackle at this tournament. Covered for clear defensive frailties.

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Millie Bright - 5 out of 10

Another member of Neville’s first-choice defence that never appeared truly comfortable playing out from the back. Had to be carried through by Houghton at times.

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Abbie McManus - 6 out of 10

One of several players that was arguably not used enough, especially given Bright’s struggles, though did not cover herself in glory against Sweden.

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Leah Williamson - N/A

Only appeared once, as a late substitute with the game already won against Cameroon.

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Jill Scott - 7.5 out of 10

13 years on from her debut, still England’s best central midfielder. Without her physical presence, the semi-finals would have been a long shot. Will she still be around in 2023?

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Keira Walsh - 6 out of 10

Too easily overran and failed to dictate the play for too much of the tournament, though redeemed herself in the semi-final.

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Jade Moore - 5.5 out of 10

Supposedly a more combative and conservative presence than Walsh, though England’s midfield did not look any more stable with her in it.

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Fran Kirby - 6 out of 10

Finally came to life in the third-place playoff. Of course, by then, it was too late to salvage a disappointing individual tournament for one of England’s most naturally-gifted players.

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Georgia Stanway - 7.5 out of 10

Excellent on her only start, against Japan. Bringing her on in the 89th minute of the semi-final summed up Neville’s insufficient use of her at this World Cup.

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Karen Carney - 7 out of 10

Made a telling impact from the substitutes’ bench against Japan. Another who Neville may look back and feel he did not use enough, but has now hung up her boots.

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Lucy Staniforth - N/A

Like Williamson, her only appearance was as a late substitute against Cameroon.

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Nikita Parris - 6.5 out of 10

Began brilliantly against Scotland, lively against Norway, but everything either side of those two games was a little underwhelming for the FWA’s Player of the Year.

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Beth Mead - 7.5 out of 10

Caught the eye in glimpses. Assists against Argentina and the United States stand out. A fiftful presence, but one that should have been trusted more.

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Toni Duggan - 5 out of 10

Picked up an injury at the start of the tournament and looked off-the-pace in the appearances that followed. Dropped for the semi-final and could have few complaints.

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Ellen White - 9 out of 10

Brilliant. Tirelessly led the England press off the ball. On it, she made every touch count. Six goals to her name, but sadly no Golden Boot.

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Jodie Taylor - 6 out of 10

White’s form left Taylor sidelined, though she delivered a crucial winning goal when called upon against Argentina.

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Phil Neville - 6 out of 10

Introduction of a more progressive style is a positive, but work still to do. Selections and in-game decision-making left much to be desired. Has unquestionably built a strong team spirit.

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The other member of the World Cup squad not in this group is now-retired midfielder Karen Carney.

England face Belgium in Leuven a week on Thursday and then Norway in Bergen the following Tuesday.

England boss Phil Neville, whose side finished fourth in France, said in a statement: "After a strong performance at the World Cup, but one which ultimately didn't quite bring the success we had hoped for, it's important that we now regroup and refocus on our next targets, which are of course to join forces with the home nations as part of Team GB's 2020 Olympics campaign and, ultimately, to be ready to win Euro 2021 on home soil in two years' time

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"In selecting my squad it was important to me to ensure we're always working to bring exciting young talent through the pathway and into the senior team.

"I'm delighted to be able to give Beth, Aoife, Anna and Sandy their first senior call-ups. It's a huge moment in their careers and they fully deserve the honour, having impressed me so much during last season.

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