LIONESS PRIDE AND PASSION

Boss Wiegman on how she learned to relax more while caring just as much

- BY TOM VICTOR in Zurich

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

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

She has already 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,” Wiegman, 55, said.

“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 your family. In your family, you sometimes have a conflict or a discussion, that’s completely normal.

“You need to have those discussions, share what you feel. We all know that we want to go forward to the highest level.