Wiegman Signs New England Deal

England Women’s manager Sarina Wiegman has committed her future to the Lionesses after signing a two-year contract extension.

The 56-year-old’s original deal was set to expire at the conclusion of the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

But her new agreement means she will be in charge of the side until at least the 2029 European Championships.

A Golden Era For The Lionesses

Last month saw Wiegman celebrate five years in charge of the Lionesses and the Dutchwoman has overseen a landmark era of success for the country at major tournaments.

A watershed moment for English women’s football saw them beat Germany 2-1 at Wembley to win Euro 2022. The result made Wiegman the first manager to win consecutive editions of the tournament with two separate nations, having lifted the crown with her native Netherlands in 2018.

Just a year later, Wiegman’s side were in another final, after beating host nation Australia in the semis of the 2023 World Cup. It was heartbreak this time around, though, as they lost 1-0 to Spain.

But England would have their revenge in the 2025 Women’s Euro final, beating the Spaniards in a penalty shootout after drawing 1-1 in regulation time.

Work to do to Reach Brazil

Wiegman will have her eyes firmly set on the World Cup title that has so far eluded her, having finished runner-up in each of the past two tournaments on the biggest stage.

But they are still yet to qualify, with last week’s 8-1 thrashing of Greece putting them just one step away from reaching the finals.

In their way are Ukraine, who they face in a two-legged play-off at the end of November.