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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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‘Some positions are tight’: Wiegman unsure on England’s World Cup lineup

Sarina Wiegman on the touchline during England's 0-0 draw with Portugal.
Sarina Wiegman was happy with the chances England created against Portugal even though they failed to score. Photograph: Nigel Keene/ProSports/Shutterstock

Sarina Wiegman said she is no closer to knowing her World Cup starting XI after England’s goalless draw with Portugal.

While Wiegman named an unchanged starting team during last summer’s Euros triumph, the absences of the captain, Leah Williamson, and Beth Mead with ligament ruptures, Fran Kirby with a knee injury and the retirement of Ellen White will force a quartet of changes. With only a behind-closed‑doors friendly to come against Canada between now and England’s tournament opener against Haiti on 22 July, all eyes were on Wiegman’s team sheet.

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