Women’s Euro 2025: Sarina Wiegman says England have ‘so much talent’ in squad as they begin title defence | Football News
Sarina Wiegman admits that keeping the European championship is the “only thing” while England is preparing for their defense of the tournament.
The lionesses debate against France this weekend, but Wiegman insists on going far in the competition is the goal despite a difficult group which also includes the Netherlands and the Wales.
“We are here and we want one thing but there are more countries that want this,” says exclusively exclusively Sky Sports News At the Lionesses team base in Zurich.
“It is not as simple as what is said. We know that we must be in our best, but we also know that the game has changed so much. There are so many competitors who can do well in this tournament.
“We have a hard group from Saturday against France and it will be a difficult match.”
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This can be an understatement of Wiegman, because France is one of the few countries to earn euros.
They are located 10th in the world ranking of FIFA, are on a sequence of eight consecutive victories and boasts of talents feared across the continent, notably Marie-Antoinette Katoto, Kadiatou Diani and Sandy Baltimore.
“It’s a very good team,” admits Wiegman. “We know their strengths, but also believe that they have weaknesses and will try to exploit them.
“Each first match is difficult because you are so excited before, but it’s the same for our opponents.”
Sarina Wiegman spoke exclusively to Sky Sports of the Lionesses camp in Zurich, Switzerland,
The accumulation of England to the euros was dominated by the surprise pensions of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby, followed by the withdrawal of Millie Bright.
Wiegman says that the change was inevitable, even if it was just before a major tournament.
“It looks like a new challenge. We are entering a tournament and it is a new situation anyway, but the team has been in transition in the past year or two.
“In our world, things can change quickly. You have to face injuries, so you have to be ready for the next step. This is the player who can intensify. What we are trying to do is selecting the best players in the country.”
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England manager Sarina Wiegman and midfielder Ella Toone believe that the depth of England will help them in the European Women’s Championship
Seven of the euros of England team will go to their first major tournament, with two players to make their debut on Lioness.
Despite the lack of experience, Wiegman is sure that his team has what it takes not only to win matches, but also get the fans out of their seats.
“I am really excited, I think we have so much talent in this team. The connections are really good on and off the field.
“We really prepare ourselves and you see a hard work, but you also see the players come together. When they have free time, they do beautiful things together, it can also make a difference.
“Time passes to what time is stealing time to fly so that we can arrive on Saturday soon.”
Lighthouse
Light day 1
July 2
Group A: Iceland 0-1 Finland
Group A: Switzerland 1-2 Norway
July 3
Group B: Belgium vs Italy (5 p.m., Sion)
Group B: Spain vs Portugal (8 p.m., Bern)
July 4
Group C: Denmark against Sweden (5 p.m., Geneva)
Group C: Germany vs Poland (8 p.m., St. Gallen)
July 5
Group D: Wales VS Netherlands (5 p.m., Lucerne)
Group D: France vs England (8 p.m., Zurich)
Match day 2
July 6
Group A: Norway vs Finland (5 p.m., Sion)
Group A: Switzerland vs Iceland (8 p.m., Bern)
July 7
Group B: Spain vs Belgium (5 p.m., Thun)
Group B: Portugal vs Italy (8 p.m., Geneva)
July 8
Group C: Germany vs Denmark (5 p.m., Basel)
Group C: Poland vs Sweden (8 p.m., Lucerne)
July 9
Group D: England vs Netherlands (5 p.m., Zurich)
Group D: France vs Pays de Wales (8 p.m., St. Gallen)
Day of day 3
July 10
Group A: Finland vs Switzerland (8 p.m., Geneva)
Group A: Norway vs Iceland (8 p.m., Thun)
July 11
Group B: Italy vs Spain (8 p.m., Bern)
Group B: Portugal vs Belgium (8 p.m., sion)
July 12
Group C: Sweden vs Germany (8 p.m., Zurich)
Group C: Poland vs Denmark (8 p.m., Lucerne)
July 13
Group D: Netherlands vs France (8 p.m., Basel)
Group D: England vs Wales Pays (8 p.m., St. Gallen)
Quarter final
July 16
QF1: Winner Group A VS Finner-Up Group B (Geneva)
July 17
QF3: Winner Group C vs Finner-Up Group D (Zurich)
July 18
QF2: Winner Group B vs Finner-Up Group A (Bern)
July 19
QF4: Winner Group D VS Finner-Up Group C (Basel)
Semi-final
July 22
SF1: Winner QF3 vs Winner QF1 (Geneva)
July 23
SF2: Winner QF4 VS Winner QF2 (Zurich)
Euro 2025 final
July 27
Winner SF1 VS Winner SF2 (Basel)
