Summary

  • England boss Sarina Wiegman speaks to media

  • She is joined by Arsenal striker Alessia Russo

  • England host Iceland at Nottingham Forest's City Ground on Saturday (kick-off 12:30 GMT)

  • England won first game in Group A3 6-1 against Ukraine

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  1. Thanks for joining!published at 12:21 GMT 6 March

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    And that's your lot.

    Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo seemed in relaxed and confident mood - and why wouldn't they.

    Join us tomorrow from midday for every step of England's game against Iceland at the City Ground.

    See ya!

  2. That England XIpublished at 12:19 GMT 6 March

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    For those of you who have stuck with us since the start of our coverage, here is the England XI that lost to Iceland in July 2009 (see 11:28 post)

    • Siobhan Chamberlain, Rachel Unitt, Laura Bassett, Faye White, Corinne Yorston, Dani Buet, Jill Scott, Emily Westwood, Jessica Clarke, Eni Aluko, Rachel Yankey

    And the manager was Hope Powell.

    'Played if you got some of those correct.

  3. 'Russo's best position is as a number nine'published at 12:17 GMT 6 March

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    England manager Sarina Wiegman on Russo in either the number nine or the 10 position?: "She can play both. That's what she has shown for Arsenal. She has also shown it for us once or twice.

    "It is nice to have options and a little bit of versatility in that area. For us, in terms of the way we set up and the way we are competing at the moment, her best position is as a number nine.

    "But we also know that she can play in that other position too, if she's comfortable and it's needed.

  4. Postpublished at 12:16 GMT 6 March

    And finally, where does Sarina Wiegman think is Alessia Russo's best position?

  5. Wiegman only looking at players at their 'highest level'published at 12:14 GMT 6 March

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    England manager Sarina Wiegman on what qualities she is looking for her players to show before next year's World Cup: "You have to be at your highest level. It's good if you're playing in the Women's Super League or in another top league because you can show yourself at the highest level.

    "I also look at how the players execute under the highest pressure, and I'm looking for the highest explosivity and the best outcome. That combination of being able to physically execute moves and play in the highest conditions is really important for us.

    "You have to be a top, top athlete and at the same time, be a very good footballer to be able to adapt to pitches all the time."

  6. Park 'has grown a lot'published at 12:09 GMT 6 March

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    Alessia Russo on Manchester United midfielder Jess Park: "She's having an incredible season and is a player who has grown a lot.

    "She's probably similar to how I was when I started with England. When you first come into the environment, it's tough.

    "Sarina instills in us to play with freedom and confidence and you see that coming in now. Jess has got so many different strengths and can score lots of goals too. I love playing with her."

    Sarina Wiegman added: "I think she can play on the wing and in the middle. It's figuring out which players we have available and in the moment deciding what is the best scenario against the opponent we have in front of us."

  7. Get involvedpublished at 12:08 GMT 6 March

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    Lionesses played a brilliant game against Ukraine. They played well together as a team, I always enjoy watching them I am so proud of them and Sarina Wiegman is a brilliant coach. Good luck, ladies against Iceland.

    Jennifer

  8. England's patience down to 'experience and environment'published at 12:05 GMT 6 March

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    England manager Sarina Wiegman on how she trains her players to be patient: "It's a bit to do with experience and a bit to do with the environment.

    "We always look back on what goes well and what needs to improve, but we always do those things together. When players start doing things on their own, you are left with just individual quality, which can work but it isn't consistent.

    "It is about managing the game too and that comes with a lot of experience. We have a good balance in the team with players who really know what to do in those moments."

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    Get Involvedpublished at 12:03 GMT 6 March

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    Sarina is the Lionesses' superpower!

    Octavia, London

  10. Lionesses showed 'mentality' in Ukraine winpublished at 12:02 GMT 6 March

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    England manager Sarina Wiegman on the importance of trusting that the goals will come against Iceland: "It's very important - that's what we showed on Tuesday. Of course we wanted to score goals in the first half and we did have some opportunities but the team showed that we could do better.

    "We stuck with the plan and everyone kept doing their tasks together. We didn't start doing things on our own because that doesn't help in those moments.

    "We just stayed calm, kept doing our task and got some opportunity up front. In the moments where we lost the ball, we won it back so quickly as well. That says a lot about the mentality of my team."

  11. Russo 'will play where team needs'published at 11:59 GMT 6 March

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    Alessia Russo on operating as both a number nine and a number 10 for club and country: "I feel like I understand the game a lot more. As I grow up, I have learned a lot about myself and my playing style. I'll play wherever the team needs me.

    "Both positions offer different things. Ultimately I want to be in and around the box, creating, scoring. It adds to my knowledge of the game and helps me become a better player."

  12. 'Clinton is in the part of her journey where she needs minutes'published at 11:56 GMT 6 March

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    England manager Sarina Wiegman was quizzed on what Grace Clinton needs to do to get back into her starting XI: "She can't really control that [not getting many minutes for Manchester City]. What she can control is her own development and taking responsibility for that, and that's exactly what she is doing.

    "She is working really hard and we keep having conversations."

    On how she responded to missing out on a squad position on Tuesday: "As I said, we've had our individual conversations and I'll be keeping those private. The thing I can say is that she responded really well to it because she wants to improve and show what she can do."

  13. 'My job is to protect the players too'published at 11:54 GMT 6 March

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    England manager Sarina Wiegman on having to manage the minutes of some of her more senior players: "That's part of my task. Of course, I select the players that I believe are the best to represent England at this very moment. I selected 25 players because we wanted to see some different players, but also because of this reason [managing injuries and minutes].

    "We know we can only have 23 players in the squad when we go into a game. You always want to perform at the highest level but your job is to protect the players too. Football is a physical game so things can always happen.

    "But I also know that the players I have are ready to go, whether that's starting or coming on the pitch."

  14. England prepared for 'tough game'published at 11:48 GMT 6 March

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    England manager Sarina Wiegman on opponents Iceland: "They are a very strong team. They are very disciplined, very physical and very direct with a lot of pace. We have seen some of their earlier performances, specifically against Spain, so we know they are very tough to beat.

    "We think we will have the ball a lot, but it will also be very hard to breakdown their defence."

    On whether other teams are giving Iceland enough respect: "We aren't talking about Spain at all at the moment - we are only talking about Iceland.

    "We know it is going to be a very tough game tomorrow. They have some very dangerous attacks. They are tough to beat and we will have to be at our top level."

  15. Postpublished at 11:46 GMT 6 March

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    Alessia Russo on England's performance against Ukraine: I think it was a game of two halves. After first half, we were still happy with how we were playing, wanted to be more ruthless and we were aware of that. We were dominating the ball but just needed to create the final pass.

    "You saw that in abundance in second half. Everyone is in a good place, confident. People are loving playing for England and the second half showed that."

    On being the second top goalscorer in the current squad: "I love scoring and playing for England, when get to do them both, it's incredible.

    "We're really focused on winning every game. Whether I can contribute, or even a good performance, happy with that. Ultimately I am a striker, so love to be involved in goals."

  16. Greenwood sidelined with 'minor muscle injury'published at 11:43 GMT 6 March

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    England manager Sarina Wiegman provided a squad update ahead of tomorrow's match: "No, not everybody is available.

    "Unfortunately, Alex [Greenwood] didn't make it. She has a minor muscle injury but it is too early for her. She was already desperate to go out last Tuesday, obviously we all tried to make it work for her but it is just too early. It isn't worth taking a massive risk on that."

  17. Postpublished at 11:40 GMT 6 March

    They have arrived...

  18. Postpublished at 11:39 GMT 6 March

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    Alessia Russo will be joining Sarina Wiegman for this morning's media conference in Nottingham.

    The Arsenal striker is fresh from scoring twice in England's win over Ukraine on Tuesday.

  19. What might we expect from Wiegman today?published at 11:35 GMT 6 March

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    It will be interesting to hear Sarina Wiegman's thoughts on how she will approach tomorrow's game.

    She named a less experienced back four against Ukraine, including Maya le Tissier at right-back over Lucy Bronze. We shall see if Bronze returns tomorrow.

    Jess Park impressed as a winger in Antalya, having previously been deployed as a midfielder under Wiegman.

    Similarly, Alessia Russo led the line while for Arsenal she is often deployed as a more withdrawn forward.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 11:31 GMT 6 March

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    The Lionesses are marvellous. They actually win and they are very tactical, with the great Sarina Wiegman coaching them.

    Gregory, Lincolnshire