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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Suzanne Wrack in Saint-Étienne

Sarina Wiegman commits to England’s ‘identity’ before crucial France clash

Sarina Wiegman takes charge of England training.
Sarina Wiegman’s England side are set to play for France for the second time in four days. Photograph: Naomi Baker/The FA/Getty Images

Sarina Wiegman has said England will not compromise on the way they play for the sake of improving their unpredictability, as the team prepare to take on France for the second time in four days on Tuesday night.

The Lionesses endured a 2-1 defeat by France at St James’ Park to put them in a vulnerable position in Euro 2025 qualifying Group A3. ­England sit third at the halfway point, behind France and Sweden, who they are also yet to play away, and ahead of the Republic of Ireland.

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