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Wiegman focused on future success following latest accolade
England women's football head coach Sarina Wiegman talking during a Q&A on stage during FWA's Tribute Night at the Landmark Hotel, London, January 25, 2026

ENGLAND manager Sarina Wiegman remains determined to deliver more success as she sets her sights on building towards World Cup glory.

Wiegman was guest of honour to receive the 2026 Football Writers’ Association tribute award in London on Sunday evening.

Despite all of the accolades following another memorable Euros triumph last summer, Wiegman is fully focused on the challenges ahead in the lead-up to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil having finished runners-up to Spain at the last tournament.

“That really drives me, but you want to win games, that’s the job,” Wiegman said in an interview with the FWA.

“But how to get there, you can’t always control whether you’re going to win or not going to win.

“What you can control is being at your best and being the best prepared and the best bonded team. And that’s what we’re working on every single day.”

Wiegman along with several of the successful Lionesses squad received New Year honours, which Wiegman believes is testament to how far the women’s game has come.

“It’s all about the team, but also as women’s football,” she said.

“There’s so many people that are not visible, have done it for years and years, some a little longer than others, paved the way for us. And I’m the lucky one that stepped in at the right moment.”

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