Fara Williams hopeful Sarina Wiegman will sign new contract as England manager
The 55-year-old, who took up the Lionesses' reins in September 2021, is under contract with the Football Associations until summer 2027, and Williams would love to see her stay at the helm even past that point.
'I don't think any of us want to lose Sarina,' Williams, England's most capped player, told the PA news agency.
'Even when we've maybe doubted the Lionesses, I guess this tournament… we spoke a lot about her substitutions and timing of them, but whenever you seem to doubt Sarina, she pulls through.
'The incredible woman she is, the incredible manager she is and coach that she is and how she can galvanise a group of players and get them to win games even when things aren't looking pretty on the pitch.'
Wiegman has now won the last three European Championships, having guided the Netherlands to 2017 glory. The Dutch team went on to reach the World Cup final two years later, meaning Wiegman has now reached five straight finals in major tournaments.
A message to the fans, from the boss 🫶 pic.twitter.com/3wbPRChAmU
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 28, 2025
'To go to five back-to-back tournament finals is an unbelievable achievement,' Williams said. 'I would love for them to give her a contract even further than than 2027, but at some point she might need a break.
'But, let her have that break after hopefully bringing a World Cup back for us!'
The Euro 2025 winners landed back in England on Monday afternoon and were immediately whisked off to a reception at 10 Downing Street.
The celebrations continue on Tuesday with an open-top bus parade through central London.
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