Midway through England’s victorious run at Euro 2022, there was a debate about whether Lionesses fans should sing “football’s coming home”. Some argued it was effectively England’s national football anthem,

With the withdrawals of Fran Kirby, Millie Bright and Mary Earps on the eve of the tournament, England lost a combined 218 caps, prompting Leah Williamson, Lauren James, making her first start for England in three months against France, and Wiegman to talk up a new and exciting future in the lead up to the tournament.

France defeated England 2-1 on Saturday in Group D of Euro 2025, handing Wiegman her first loss outside of a tournament final, dating back to her time with the Netherlands.