London. Three weeks before the start of the European Commission, she lost her sister.
When Sarina Wiegman took gold with England, she kissed the bracelet on one wrist.
– It belonged to her, says the captain of the national team.
Sarina Wegman mostly keeps her personal life private. The fact that the tragic death of her little sister became known to the public is mainly due to the association’s need to explain why she left so suddenly England Collection.
When the final whistle blew at Wembley on Sunday, the national team captain was reminded of the arm strap on his wrist.
What once belonged to a sister.
I missed her, but I think she was here, sat at the intersection (and guarded), says Wegman.
– She would have been here otherwise, she was in all the matches. She was very, very proud.
“she is uniqe”
Left-back Rachel Daley finds it difficult to describe what Wegman brought to this England team during the tournament.
– It’s amazing. Daly says she never takes credit for anything, but we feel how it inspires and motivates us.
It is unique and we are very lucky to have it.
Jill Scott agrees.
– She is clearly the driving force in our team, says the midfielder.
She had a plan and knew that if she could implement it, it would pay off. I think we’re one of the best prepared teams here, and that paid off.
This is the second EC gold in a row for Sarena Wegman. In 2017, she won the tournament with her native Netherlands.
– She’s one of the greatest coaches, notes Rachel Daley.
