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Sarina Wiegman: USA friendly good measure for England progress | Vlatko Andonovski ‘wouldn’t mind’ facing Lionesses in World Cup final | Football News

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Sarina Wiegman says victory against the USA was a good measure for England’s progress, while Vlatko Andonovski “wouldn’t mind” facing the Lionesses in the World Cup final. Friday’s friendly at Wembley was billed as a litmus test for Wiegman’s side after their Euro 2022 win, pitting them against the World Cup holders ahead of next … Read more

England Women: Chloe Kelly and Fran Kirby ruled out as Sarina Wiegman names first squad since Euro 2022 win | Football News

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England will be without Chloe Kelly and Fran Kirby for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Austria and Luxembourg due to injury, while Lauren James, Katie Zelem, Jordan Nobbs, Sandy MacIver and Ebony Salmon have all been called up to the squad. Two other notable absentees from Sarina Wiegman’s 23-player squad are Jill Scott and … Read more

Leah Williamson: England captain on Euro 2022 glory and how ‘ruthless’ Sarina Wiegman changed squad’s mindset | Football News

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England captain Leah Williamson admits winning Euro 2022 has still not “sunk in” and explained how “ruthless but respectful” Sarina Wiegman has changed the squad’s mindset. The Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 after extra-time in the final last month to win the country’s first major trophy since the men’s side lifted the 1966 World Cup. Williamson, … Read more

Euro 2022: Leah Williamson calls England vs Germany a dream final as boss Sarina Wiegman says Lionesses fear nobody | Football News

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England captain Leah Williamson has described Sunday’s Euro 2022 final against Germany as a “fairytale fixture” – and one she believes is “not the end of a journey but the start of one”. The storied football rivalry between the two nations continues with a showdown at a sold-out Wembley. The Lionesses are looking to secure … Read more

Sarina Wiegman: England are ready to ‘write history’ in Euro 2022 final this Sunday | Football News

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Sarina Weigman says England are ready to rewrite the history books after the Euro 2022 hosts powered past Sweden 4-0 at Bramall Lane to reach their first major final since 2009. Goals from Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo and Fran Kirby sent the Lionesses soaring into Sunday’s final against either France or Germany – … Read more

England Women 2-1 Spain Women (AET): Sarina Wiegman hails Lionesses’ resilience in quarter-final win | Football News

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Head coach Sarina Wiegman hailed England Women’s resilience and strength of character as they came from behind to beat Spain 2-1 and claim their place in the Euro 2022 semi-finals. Spain dominated much of the contest at the Amex Stadium and took a deserved lead through Esther Gonzalez soon after the break, but Ella Toone’s … Read more

Sarina Wiegman: England Women head coach hopeful team will be more racially diverse in future | Football News

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Sarina Wiegman hopes the England team will be more racially diverse in the longer term. Former Lionesses defender Anita Asante believes the pathway into the elite women’s game has to be reformed to achieve greater diversity, with just three of the 23 members of Wiegman’s Euro 2022 squad from Black, Asian or mixed heritage backgrounds. … Read more