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Simon Collings

Sarina Wiegman to rotate Lionesses squad as World Cup looms in busy calendar: ‘They are not robots’

Measured approach: England Women coach Sarina Wiegman won’t risk her players’ fitness

(Picture: PA)

England boss Sarina Wiegman says her players are “not robots” and she will look to rotate her side in the build-up to next year’s World Cup to keep the Lionesses fresh.

The calendar in the women’s game has become incredibly packed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with players taking part in the Olympics last year and the Euros this summer. The World Cup will take place next year, with players then having the next Olympics in 2024 and another Euros in 2025.

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