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Lionesses prepare for Switzerland challenge
Wiegman says she is happy to make England players ‘uncomfortable’ in bid to improve
England manager Sarina Wiegman during a training session at the Randox Health Academy, Sheffield, December 2, 2024
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ENGLAND boss Sarina Wiegman is happy to make life “uncomfortable” for her players as they attempt to force their way into her team for the Euro 2025 finals.
Arsenal defender Leah Williamson, who captained the Lionesses to European glory in 2022, admitted in the wake of Saturday’s 0-0 friendly draw with world number ones the United States that the last two camps had been far from comfortable.
Wiegman revealed ahead of tonight’s clash with Euro 2025 hosts Switzerland at Bramall Lane that that is exactly what she wants as she plots their defence of the title.
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