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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Suzanne Wrack

Sarina Wiegman immersed herself in England’s culture to help transition

Sarina Wiegman
Sarina Wiegman led England to European Championship glory in the summer, having done so with her native Netherlands in 2017. Photograph: Naomi Baker/The FA/Getty Images

Sarina Wiegman has admitted she questioned whether she would be able to leave the Netherlands to become manager of the Lionesses and said she immersed herself in English culture after her appointment to aid the transition.

Speaking as the England men’s manager, Gareth Southgate, is taking time to decide whether he wants to continue in his role, provoking discussions on the future nationality of the England manager, Wiegman talked of her experience of leading the England women’s team to winning the European Championship as a foreign manager.

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