FORMER England forward Toni Duggan insists the Lionesses have to deal with the pressure that comes with being “under the spotlight” following success in recent years.

Preparations for Euro 2025 in Switzerland are already underway for Sarina Wiegman’s side, who are halfway through a series of four friendly matches — following a loss and victory to Germany and South Africa respectively, England face the United States and Switzerland at the end of the month.

Many expected the 2023 World Cup finalists to stroll past South Africa just days after their 4-3 defeat to Germany at Wembley but their 2-1 victory proved harder than first thought.