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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Phil Medlicott

Sarina Wiegman speaks up for ‘disappointed’ Steph Houghton after England captain call

PA Wire

Sarina Wiegman has emphasised the respect she has for Steph Houghton after making the decision to hand Leah Williamson the England captaincy for this summer’s home Euros.

It was announced on Tuesday that Williamson, who has had the armband under Wiegman in Houghton’s injury-enforced absence, had been named skipper for the tournament that gets under way on July 6.

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