Sarina Wiegman: England Women head coach tests positive for Covid-19 and will not be on bench vs Northern Ireland | Football News

England Women head coach Sarina Wiegman has tested positive for Covid-19 and will not be on the bench for the Lionesses’ final Euro 2022 group stage game against Northern Ireland at St Mary’s on Friday night.

Wiegman will undertake a period of recovery at the squad’s base camp.

Assistant coach Arjan Veurink will lead the team for tonight’s fixture against Northern Ireland. Wiegman will remain in remote contact with the players and technical staff and will be monitored regularly with a view to returning to all elements of her role as soon as possible.

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