The England women’s national football team is going through a rough patch as they get ready for games against the United States and Switzerland. Important players Niamh Charles, Lauren James, Ella Toone and Lauren Hemp are out injured which made head coach Sarina Wiegman bring in new players like Laura Blindkilde Brown and Ruby Mace. This gives new players a chance to show what they can do internationally.
- Niamh Charles, Lauren James, Ella Toone and Lauren Hemp are out with injuries.
- Laura Blindkilde Brown and Ruby Mace have been called up to the squad.
- England is preparing for friendlies against the United States and Switzerland.
Big Name Injuries Hit England Squad
The England women’s team with Sarina Wiegman in charge is dealing with a difficult time because of several injured players. This means new players get their chance to step in. Wiegman picked Laura Blindkilde Brown and Ruby Mace who’ve never played for the senior team before. Gabby George is back in the team too adding some experience while Wiegman tries to deal with all these problems.
⚽️ Injuries to some high-profile players mean that #Lionesses head coach Sarina Wiegman must look beyond her favourites for England’s friendlies against the United States and Switzerland
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November 20, 2024
New Players and Team Changes
Wiegman picked new players like Laura Blindkilde Brown and Ruby Mace which shows she’s good at changing things up when needed. These changes are really important since the team is missing key players. Having Gabby George back helps add experience to the team. If you want to know more about the team changes check out England Women’s Squad Update.
Sarina Wiegman’s Coaching Skills
Sarina Wiegman has done really good as a coach winning 78.9% of games since she started in September 2021. The way she plans games and gets players motivated has helped England do great internationally. As the Lionesses get ready for their next games having new players gives them a good chance to see how much talent they really have. You can learn more about Wiegman at her profile and career highlights.
