WE ARE FAMILY

SARINA WIEGMAN has seen women's football grow in England during her four years in charge of the national team, but recognises she has changed a bit as well.

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The Lionesses manager took over in 2021 after reaching back-to-back finals with her native Holland, winning the Euros in 2017 and coming close in the World Cup two years later.

She repeated the trick with England, while also becoming older and wiser both in terms of gunning for glory and managing the dynamics within her squad.

"My approach is the same. I just worry a little bit less," said Wiegman, 55.

"In the beginning I wanted to solve everything but as a coach you just have to let go sometimes and let things solve themselves.

"I always try to compare it with family. In your family, you sometimes have a conflict or discussion, that's normal.

"You need to have those discussions, share what you feel. We all want to go to the highest level. We need each other, so have the conversation and move on."