CHRIS SUTTON: Queen Sarina will get her own statue if she can bolster historic doppelgänger by lifting World Cup with England
So, Sarina, where do you want your statue? That is what Wiegman will be asked if she can reinforce this historical doppelgänger.
There’s even an argument that she’s done enough to deserve immortality as it is. She won the European Championship in England. Now she is in the final of the World Cup.
Wiegman is so cool in her approach. She was not shocked by the criticism that came her way earlier in this tournament.
She relied on her own tactical nous and switched from a 4-3-3 to the 3-4-1-2 system we saw again on Wednesday.
When Lauren James was suspended, Wiegman did not play with the formation, but brought Ella Toone to the number 10 position. She stood by Toone, despite not being at her best, and that faith was rewarded with Wednesday’s opening goal.
Sarina Wiegman has led England to a second successive major competition final
Whatever was thrown at England before and during the tournament, they found a way to win
Wiegman is looking for a historic double after winning the European Championship with England last year
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She will have been delighted to see her two strike partners, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo, confirm this victory over the hosts.
Whatever was thrown at England – the losses of Beth Mead and Leah Williamson and Fran Kirby before a ball was kicked, Keira Walsh’s injury against Denmark, James’ dismissal against Nigeria, the fact that 90 per cent of the crowd cheered against them on Wednesday – they found a way to win.
This is not least due to Wiegman’s management. England have gained momentum with every game and you have to hope they can use that in the final against Spain.
William of Orange became King of England in 1689 and there is a statue of him in Brixham, Devon. Now we have another royal that we borrowed from our Dutch friends. It is Queen Sarina of the Lionesses.