2023-07-20 00:31:44
Kick off for the Women’s World Cup this Thursday, July 20! It takes place in Australia and New Zealand. Little meeting with the players of the English selection, those called the Lionesses. They are among the favorites.
Published on: 07/20/2023 – 00:31
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With our correspondent in London, Marie Boeda
In three years, Sarina Wiegman’s players have won 31 games out of 32. They have beaten the best teams, including the United States, which holds the title of world champion.
31-year-old striker Rachel Daly has been playing with a smile, she says, since England won the Euros last year, but she remains cautious for the future.
« It is going to be difficult. This time, we will not be dealing with teams against whom we play every month like at the Euro, it will be different. But we’re super excited “, she confides.
There have been some changes in the team. Three players are injured, including captain Leah Williamson. The opportunity to promote other footballers like Chloe Kelly. She scored the goal that won the Lionesses their title a year ago.
This title ” changed women’s football in England forever, but also women’s sport “, she says. ” It’s great, everything that has evolved since last year. It’s important for us to do this tournament, we can do even more. »
If they win back-to-back tournaments, the English will have done what their male colleagues never did.
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