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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ben Fisher

Sarina Wiegman says lack of diversity ‘will not change overnight’

Kiera Skeels celebrates with her teammates after scoring England Under-23s’ fourth goal against Belgium.
Kiera Skeels celebrates with her teammates after scoring England Under-23s’ fourth goal against Belgium. Photograph: Lewis Storey/The FA/Getty Images

Sarina Wiegman has acknowledged things are “not going to change overnight” after all 13 players to feature for England in their under-23’s 4-1 victory over Belgium on Monday were white.

Last week, Chelsea’s manager, Emma Hayes, made pointed comments that professional women’s football in England was a middle-class sport and that the academy set-up did not bring in diverse talent.

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