England women's national football team • FIFA Women's World Cup • Sarina Wiegman

  England women's national football team • FIFA Women's World Cup • Sarina Wiegman

In this article, we will explore the England women's national football team, their performance at the FIFA Women's World Cup, and the appointment of Sarina Wiegman as their new head coach.

England Women's National Football Team:

The England women's national football team is the national football team representing England in international women's football. The team has competed in numerous international competitions, including the FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Euro, and the SheBelieves Cup.

Performance at the FIFA Women's World Cup:

The England women's national football team has competed in every FIFA Women's World Cup since the tournament's inception in 1991. Their best performance came in the 2019 tournament, where they finished fourth after losing to Sweden in the third-place playoff.

The team's performance in the 2019 tournament was widely praised, with their style of play and team cohesion drawing particular attention. The tournament also saw England's Lucy Bronze named as the tournament's best right-back and Ellen White finish as joint-top scorer alongside the USA's Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan.

Sarina Wiegman:

In August 2020, it was announced that Dutch coach Sarina Wiegman would be taking over as the head coach of the England women's national football team from September 2021. Wiegman had previously led the Netherlands women's national football team to victory in the 2017 UEFA Women's Euro and to the final of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Wiegman's appointment was seen as a significant coup for England, with her success with the Netherlands making her one of the most sought-after coaches in women's football. She was also seen as a good fit for the England team, with her attacking style of play and focus on team spirit and unity aligning with the team's strengths and values.

Wiegman's first major tournament with England will be the UEFA Women's Euro in 2022, where England will be looking to win their first major international tournament.

In conclusion, the England women's national football team has established itself as a strong contender in international women's football, with their performance at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup earning widespread praise. The appointment of Sarina Wiegman as head coach has been seen as a significant step forward for the team, with her track record of success and attacking style of play aligning with the team's strengths and values. With Wiegman at the helm, England will be hoping to build on their recent success and compete for major international titles in the years to come.