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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rachel Steinberg

Emma Hayes admits to anthem uncertainty after facing England

England manager Sarina Wiegman and USA manager Emma Hayes (right) saw their sides draw 0-0 at Wembley (Zac Goodwin/PA) - (PA Wire)

United States women’s head coach Emma Hayes admitted she initially grappled with how best to behave during ‘God Save The King’ ahead of her side’s goalless draw with England in their Wembley friendly.

The billing of London-born former Chelsea boss Hayes against England’s Dutch manager Sarina Wiegman – arguably the best two bosses in the women’s game – had generated more buzz in the build-up than the players on the pitch, despite it being a rare encounter between the two top-ranked sides in the world.

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