England Coach Emphasises Need for Long-Term Change

Sarina Wiegman has acknowledged that the lack of diversity within the England women’s football team is an issue that “will not change overnight.” This statement follows the under-23 victory over Belgium on Monday, where all 13 players featured for the Lionesses were white.

“Hopefully in the future, and I don’t know how long it will take, we will have very, very good players to work with, but also [players] who better represent the diversity of our community,” Wiegman told reporters.

In the current squad for the Arnold Clark Cup, three Black players have been named among the 26-woman roster, highlighting the ongoing need for broader representation within the team.