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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Tom Garry

Wiegman tells Mead next move is vital for England prospects as Toone earns recall

England's Beth Mead and head coach Sarina Wiegman during a training session in July 2025
Sarina Wiegman said Beth Mead was still capable of ‘the highest level’. Photograph: Nick Potts/PA

Sarina Wiegman has said Beth Mead’s next transfer will be a “very important” factor in the England forward’s chances of going to the 2027 Women’s World Cup, as the outgoing Arsenal forward seeks more regular starts.

The 31-year-old is understood to be close to agreeing a move to Manchester City, after it was confirmed she will leave Arsenal at the end of her contract this summer after nine years.

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