The team led by Sarina Weigman will face Spain this Sunday (12 noon, La1) in the final of the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand 2023
Hang the gold Raise the trophy. Turn of honor Let the confetti fly and the praise and cheers fall on you. It is the dream of any footballer. They all want to get there, but only a few manage to make it their goal and end up fulfilling it. England experienced one of the sweetest moments in its history last summer. The players led by Sarah Wiegman They were proclaimed European champions at Wembley Stadium, in front of their own people, in a party like no other. Now they want to relive the moment in Sydney.
He center of gravity of the English team is on the bench. Sarina Wiegman is considered the best coach in the world, not only because of her talent and football knowledge, but also because of her locker room management and her close nature. Her manual seems straightforward: flow with the ball, create danger from possession and take advantage of offensive actions. That formula that gave historic results in the Eurocup, in the World Cup he began to choke. A tactical solution As is the change in the system (it went to a 3-5-2) it allowed the team to feel like the protagonist again, controlling the matches.
The assets of this England are clear. Keira Walshhis brain on the pitch, is indisputable in the eleven, as is the other Barça player on the squad: Lucy Bronze. Now, one of the great dangers of the Wiegman set is Lauren James. The forward, who was sent off in the round of 16, has served two games of suspension and will reappear for the final against Spain.
However, this selection is not as good as it could be. despite his correct staging in this World Cup, England has had notable casualties. The first, that of her captain. leah williams he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee in April. In addition, Sarina Wiegman has not been able to count on the top scorer of the last Euro Cup, Beth Mead.
Two not so different models, with decisive midfielders, will face each other this Sunday in a historic final.