:quality(80)/cdn-kiosk-api.telegraaf.nl/8752cc92-ecf0-11ec-b8e7-02d2fb1aa1d7.jpg?fit=%2C&ssl=1 "Big setback for Sarina Wiegman at England | Football")
sport">The 34-year-old central defender was the captain of the national team for eight years. She has been suffering from an Achilles tendon injury since January.
sport">“It was a difficult decision, but she’s just not ready to play games,” Wiegman explained. “It was only a matter of time and we don’t have that time. It’s a shame because she’s such a great player and she’s had such a big impact on England’s game. Of course she was very, very disappointed.”
Steph Houghton
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sport">Houghton, player of Manchester City, played 121 times for the England national team. Wiegman has named Arsenal’s Leah Williamson their new captain.
sport">England will start the European Championship in their own country on July 6 against Austria and will also meet Norway and Northern Ireland in the group stage.
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