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Wiegman is speaking to the media for the first time since former England goalkeeper Mary Earps' controversial autobiography was published
In her book, Earps claimed she told Wiegman she was rewarding "bad behaviour" by recalling Hannah Hampton to the England squad having previously been dropped for being "disruptive and unreliable"
After the negative reaction, Earps said she had not written the book to "tear anyone down"
Wiegman says 'I make decisions to win' and 'I really, really enjoyed working with Mary'
Wiegman is speaking before friendlies against China (29 November) and Ghana (2 December)
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You can read all about the England's squad announcement as forward Lauren Hemp returns for the first time since Euro 2025 after recovering from injury.
Remember, we also have full coverage on the BBC Sport website from England's next two games...
While the focus for now is on these end of term friendlies, eyes will soon turn to what the new year holds for England.
They will look to qualify for the 2027 World Cup, to be held in Brazil, and have been drawn alongside Spain - who beat them in the 2023 final - in their preliminary group.
England will host world champions Spain at Wembley in April, with the return fixture in June. Only the group winners qualify automatically for the World Cup.
Alongside Spain, England have been drawn against Iceland and Ukraine.
England's Group A3 fixture list
Tuesday, 3 March - Ukraine v England
Saturday, 7 March - England v Iceland
Tuesday, 14 April - England v Spain
Saturday, 18 April - Iceland v England
Friday, 5 June - Spain v England
Tuesday, 9 June - England v Ukraine
Image source, Getty ImagesEngland v Ghana (Tue 2 Dec, 19.00 GMT)
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Anita Asante
Former England defender for BBC Sport
Everyone should take accountability for the choices they make and the consequences. That's just how it should be.
I also think we want these archetypal angels in women's sport, who are role models, do everything perfectly and say all the right things. But women's football and sport wouldn't be where it is if no-one put their head above the parapet and ripped up the rule book.
That is a lot of pressure - to be someone that can have no flaws at all. Everyone is multi-dimensional and people will get things wrong.
It's really unfortunate that for whatever reason, Mary Earps decided to write an autobiography and release it now while she's still an active player, as well as the timing of it.
It's made a lot of people feel very uncomfortable, uneasy and sad about how it's all unravelled because it has put two players in the spotlight - Mary and Hannah Hampton - that many have played with and enjoyed seeing their rise to the top. We've all felt part of their journeys and in the success that they have brought to the Lionesses.
This situation seems to have questioned the notions we have of what a role model is in women's football. It feels like it's a shattering of that bubble which has amounted to all this reaction.
Image source, Getty ImagesSarina Wiegman was asked several questions about the reaction to Mary Earps' controversial autobiography.
Wiegman said she "makes decisions to win" and also stressed she will "cherish" her times working with Earps. She also said she was not worried that the reaction to Earps' book would cause divisions in the squad. She added she hasn't spoken to Earps since the fallout and that she would not have changed how she handled dropping Earps for Hampton before the Euros.
After asking journalists "can we talk football?", Wiegman said Lauren James needs a little bit more time before she's fully recovered from injury and compete to get back in the England squad.
Wiegman also added London City Lionesses' Freya Godfrey was "really excited and a little bit flabbergasted" to get her first England call up.
Manchester City goalkeeper Khiara Keating, who made her England debut against Brazil last month, says she has "a lot of time" for both Mary Earps and Hannah Hampton, and hopes they can resolve issues that have arisen from the book.
"At the end of the day, we're all here to do the same job. Feelings aside, we were always a close-knit group. As goalkeepers, we normally stick together," she told BBC Sport.
"That's what we'll do going forward. I'm sure they will sort out what they need to sort out - but I love them both. People have different opinions.
"Their issues are their issues. They know what happened so that's not for me to share anyone's business. It's not nice to see it obviously.
"We've done so many good things with England winning back-to-back Euros. The media will be what it is - it comes with the job. I just hope it will all brush over and we can focus on what matters again."
Image source, Getty ImagesSophie Brown
BBC Sport journalist
While 2025 may have seen a few hiccups off the pitch, it has been another very successful one on it for England head coach Sarina Wiegman.
She guided the Lionesses to European Championship success, in the process becoming the first-ever manager (men’s or women’s) to reach five major international tournament finals in a row. During those Euros in Switzerland, she also racked up her 100th win as an international manager
Her win-loss record is comfortably better than any previous England manager. And although her win percentage so far in this calendar year (53.3%) is well down on her average as England head coach, her side have got the result when it matters (the two victories on penalties at the Euros are counted as draws by football statisticians Opta).
Another successful year for the Dutch woman, then, but as the Lionesses prepare for their final two fixtures of 2025, Wiegman is already thinking about 2026, where the quest to lead England to a fourth consecutive major tournament final will begin.
That's everything from Sarina Wiegman today. Not often a manager is asked more questions about a player not in the squad than those in it, or about a book more than football.
We'll bring you a recap of what she had to say shortly, plus we look ahead to those upcoming friendlies.
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Sarina Wiegman on the 2027 World Cup qualifying draw, which paired England with world champions Spain: "It's an exciting draw. It's always an opportunity for players to show themselves. The harder it is to select a squad in April, the better it is for the team because it shows depth."
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England manager Sarina Wiegman on whether she expects many more players to come into the squad before the World Cup: "That's a hard question. I can't predict that, it's two years. We have a lot of talent. I think it's all up to the players, how do they develop how do they keep their levels high and even improve, I hope.
"It's going to be really hard to make the squad. But let's not take for granted that we still have to qualify, let's do that first. I hope the players stay at a high level to give me headaches to get the best possible team."
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Well done Sarina - a very confident, assured, professional reaction to some awkward questions.
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England manager Sarina Wiegman on several senior players, like Leah Williamson and Alex Greenwood, being out injured: "We have many leaders in this camp. We have a lot of experience. Lucy Bronze is leading, Keira Walsh is leading, Alessia Russo is leading. I can mention even more, so many players.
"Some players will be a bit quiet, some will be more in front of the group. We all have to take that responsibility."
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Sarina Wiegman on Taylor HindsTaylor Hinds, who impressed on her England debut: "We had conversations, she has some pace, what I hope to see from her is she brings something in possession. She is comfortable on the ball, and can she bring that to an even higher level."
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Sarina Weigman on Lauren Hemp returning: "It's really nice for her. She enjoyed herself last weekend, had a good performance. Of course, she's an important player for us. Happy to have her back."
Image source, Getty ImagesFreya Godfrey has earned her first call up to the senior squad, and in doing so becomes the first London City Lionesses player to be called up by England. Let's take a closer look at her career so far...
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Sarina Weigman on Freya Godfrey: "She has done well. She came back strong from injury. I think she brings something different, young player and I'm excited to see what she will do with the squad.
On her reaction to being called up: "It was really nice, she was just like 'wow'. She was really excited, a little bit flabbergasted I think.
"I just asked her straight away just go out there and play football and enjoy yourself and show what you can do next week."
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England manager Sarina Wiegman on Hannah Hampton's reaction: "That's a question for Hannah. Like I said I've had conversations with her. And the content of that conversation as always I keep that private."
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Sarina Weigman on if she would have handled the goalkeeper situation differently: "As I said, we are very thoughtful in what we do. If we look at one year, the competition has been really hard. We had a very good goalkeeper unit, they were both competing. I think I would have done exactly the same thing. As always, we try to support in the best possible way."
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Sarina Wiegman on how she has handled the past few weeks: "I just keep doing my job and try to stay out of things as always. There's always things going on in public, so I always stick with what I have to do to bring the team together and play the best in our next game."
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