Overview
- The England manager accepted the Football Writers’ Association Tribute Award in London on Sunday after leading the Lionesses to back-to-back European titles.
- She said World Cup glory in Brazil in 2027 is the target, with daily work focused on preparation, cohesion and finding small edges.
- England’s qualifying campaign begins in March in a group with Spain, Iceland and Ukraine, with only the group winners advancing automatically to Brazil 2027.
- Wiegman described the recent recognition, including an honorary damehood, as overwhelming since her arrival in 2021.
- She credited the wider Lionesses setup and long-term contributors to the women’s game, noting several players have also received honours.