After opening the World Cup with two edgy displays the Lionesses cut loose with a new formation against China
With one display, the pressure that had been mounting on Sarina Wiegman and England has eased. In a 6-1 victory against China, ranked 14th in the world, the Lionesses hit cruise control on a night that brought surprise and an end to their struggles in front of goal.
It was the sort of display that can set alight a team’s campaign and it led Wiegman to claim they were growing into the tournament. Edgy 1-0 victories had done little to answer questions about England’s capabilities at both ends of the pitch, with several players lacking in form and confidence.
Written by Sophie Downey at Hindmarsh Stadium
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2023/aug/01/sarina-wiegmans-reshaped-england-hit-cruise-control-to-top-the-group under the title “Wiegman’s wing-back surprise could prove a twist that sets England free | Sophie Downey”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
