Sarina Wiegman admits England’s draw with Sweden in Wembley qualifier ‘tough’ | OneFootball

Sarina Wiegman admits England’s draw with Sweden in Wembley qualifier ‘tough’ | OneFootball

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The Independent

·6 April 2024

Sarina Wiegman admits England’s draw with Sweden in Wembley qualifier ‘tough’

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admitted England's 1-1 draw with Sweden was "tough" and conceded she was “disappointed” with the Lionesses' start to their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign at Wembley on Friday, 5 April.

The defending champions held their lead until the 64th minute, when their concentration waned - allowing Fridolina Rolfo to nod Rosa Kafaji’s delivery past Mary Earps.


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“Second half I thought the goal was really unnecessary. They scored because we gave away a throw-in... we weren’t able to take out the cross and they scored from that. That was disappointing," the England boss said.

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