Building Lionesses 2.0 - Wiegman's new challenge awaits
Summary
Sarina Wiegman, manager of England’s women’s football team, has led the team to two European Championship wins and high global rankings since 2021. As she extends her contract until 2029, she faces the challenge of building a new team as key players age and require replacements.Key Facts
- Wiegman won the Women’s European Championship in 2017 with the Netherlands, then led England to victories in 2022 and 2025.
- England lost 4-0 to Spain in June, showing a gap to the world's best teams.
- England must play two playoff rounds to qualify for the 2027 World Cup, beating Greece in the first round.
- Several important players will be in their 30s or late 30s by the 2029 Euros, creating a need to find younger talent.
- Wiegman has introduced 24 new players during her time as manager to refresh the squad.
- New young players like Lauren James, Hannah Hampton, Lucia Kendall, Lexi Potter, and Laura Blindkilde Brown have started to secure places in the team.
- The number of English players starting in the Women’s Super League is decreasing due to more foreign players joining.
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