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‘We need to front up in big games’
Sampson calls on England to turn potential into success

England manager Mark Sampson yesterday challenged his team to improve before Euro 2017 rolls round in July.

The Lionesses signed off the SheBelieves Cup on Tuesday with a 1-0 defeat to Germany, finishing third for the second year in a row.

However, Sampson’s attention immediately turned to the tournament in the Netherlands and making sure England don’t rue a missed opportunity.

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