July 16th 2024.
Sarina Wiegman, the talented manager of the Lionesses, has achieved an incredible feat by leading England to victory in Euro 2022. However, amidst all the praises, her name has been linked to the England men's team as a potential replacement for Gareth Southgate, who recently announced his resignation after the disappointing defeat in Euro 2024 final.
Wiegman, who has been at the helm of the women's team since 2021, has an impressive record of 39 wins out of 53 games, reaching the final of the 2023 World Cup and winning the prestigious Euro trophy - a feat that has only been achieved once before in 1966. With Southgate's departure, her name has once again surfaced as a potential candidate for the England men's team manager position, along with other prominent names like Eddie Howe, Graham Potter, Lee Carsley, and Mauricio Pochettino.
However, despite the speculations, Wiegman has made it clear that she is not interested in the role at the moment, especially since the Lionesses have just qualified for Euro 2025. During a recent interview, she was asked about the links to the England men's job, to which she firmly replied, "I think it's really inappropriate to have that conversation. I'm with the Lionesses and very happy."
While Wiegman may not be interested in the England men's team, she did pay a heartfelt tribute to Southgate, admitting that she was saddened by his departure after eight fantastic years in charge of the Three Lions. She described him as a nice person and a great coach, and also mentioned that they often exchange messages and have a good relationship.
In his statement on the FA website, Southgate expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to manage and play for England, stating that it has been the honor of his life. He also thanked his teammates, the backroom staff, and the fans for their unwavering support throughout his journey. Southgate's resignation comes just two days after England's defeat in the Euro 2024 final, and he hopes that the team will continue to progress and create special memories in the future.
As for the Lionesses, who are the reigning champions, they will be one of the top contenders for Euro 2025. However, in their recent game against Sweden, they did not perform at their best. Wiegman believes that her team needs a year to hit top form, but she is confident that they will be ready when the time comes. Despite the less than perfect performance, she takes many positives from the game and is determined to continue improving and playing at their best.
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