Sarina Wiegman

Football, women's football, women's sport

Dutch delight - why Wiegman's the right choice for England

The Football Association may have received 142 applications for the England job but, in reality, the choice came down to a straight shootout between two women - the coach who won the last World Cup or the opponent she beat in the final.

The fact The FA opted for the latter may seem counter-intuitive. Sarina Wiegman, though, is the right woman at the right time to lead the Lionesses...

Brazil, World Cup, Women's World Cup, Women's Football

Dutch coach emerges as favourite for Lionesses job

The Football Association are preparing to turn to Netherlands national coach Sarina Wiegman to replace Phil Neville as England manager.

Wiegman led the Dutch to the runners-up spot in the 2019 World Cup and it appears The FA have a straight choice between her and Jill Ellis, whose USA side beat Holland in the final.

According to The Times, Wiegman has strong support from...