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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Jacob Leeks

Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman's seal of approval from ex-Man Utd boss Louis van Gaal

England women's boss Sarina Wiegman is not only a hero in her new adopted country, she is also a legend in her home nation the Netherlands.

She won two Dutch championships and the KNVB Cup as a player, as well as starring on the international stage. It was her performances for the national team that drew the eye of Louis van Gaal, a legend of the Dutch game following several stints in charge of the Oranje.

Astonishingly, given that she combined her time playing with a career as a PE teacher, Wiegman made 104 appearances at international level. She made her debut aged just 17 back in 1987, spending 14 years in total in the team.

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