Compliments are also pouring in for Sarina Wiegman at the ceremony | Football

sport">The 7000 visitors who were allowed onto the square sang to the players and the Dutch trainer. “Glad you are all here. Thank you for coming”, said the loudly applauded Wiegman from the podium.

“She brought us together, England needed her”

sport">The ‘Lionesses’ were honored in London for winning the European Championship. The England squad defeated Germany 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday after extra time. Wiegman became the first national coach to win the European Championship with two different countries. Five years ago she led the Netherlands to the European title in her own country.

sport">“What am I going to do now? I’m going back to my family to say hello and get some rest,” Wiegman said. “And then we will try to qualify for the World Cup in September. That will work out.” When asked what makes her team so special, the 52-year-old Dutchman answered: „Do you have half an hour? First, these are very, very good football players. And above all, they have the will to win.”

‘Good dance moves’

sport">According to captain Leah Williamson, last year’s appointed Wiegman was “the missing ingredient” in the England squad. “She brought us together, England needed her. She lets us be who we are. And in the end we win the European Championship. We have a ‘dream team’! Incredibly nice to be able to share this with the whole country.” Wiegman also received compliments from Lucy Bronze. “She has good dance moves,” said the defender, who wore large sunglasses after a long night of partying.

sport">After Williamson, Wiegman and her assistant Arjan Veurink showed the cup to the public, the English players sang the song ‘Sweet Caroline’ together with the visitors.

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