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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Suzanne Wrack

‘Home is where the heart is’: Leah Williamson insists England are focused

Leah Williamson (left) and Alex Greenwood
Leah Williamson (left) and Alex Greenwood revel in England’s 4-0 semi-final defeat of Sweden at Bramall Lane. Photograph: Visionhaus/Getty Images

Leah Williamson says England’s focus is on completing their task after the Euro 2022 hosts secured a place in Sunday’s final. The England captain, who has played every game after just eight minutes of football at the 2019 World Cup, will lead the team out at Wembley in front of a sold-out crowd.

After goals from Beth Mead, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo and Fran Kirby enabled them to power to a 4-0 semi-final victory over Sweden at Bramall Lane, the Lionesses are in their first major tournament final since Euro 2009.

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