‘I don’t know’ – Sarina Wiegman on cusp of creating England history – but insists she has no idea why she is so successful

Sarina Wiegman is looking to win a third consecutive Women’s Euros on Sunday.

The England boss will lead her side out against Spain at St. Jakob-Park in Basel.

Wiegman is eyeing a historic triumph in the final of the Women’s EurosCredit: Getty

The Lionesses boss is looking to win a third consecutive continental titleCredit: GettyIt follows the Lionesses’ triumph over Germany on home soil three years ago.

Prior to that, Wiegman guided her native Netherlands to glory back in 2017.

She has since enjoyed four successful years with England after taking charge in 2021.

As well as winning the previous Euros, this year’s finalists were beaten by Spain in the Women’s World Cup’s showpiece clash two years ago.

READ MORE ON LIONESSESThat defeat delayed a piece of history which Wiegman could achieve on Sunday, live on talkSPORT.

A win would see the Lionesses become the first English senior side to win two major tournaments.

Their sole Euros crown is tied with the Three Lions’ 1966 World Cup victory.

And they would be the first England senior side to win a major championship on foreign soil.

England would also become only the second country to win consecutive Women’s Euros after Germany.

The eight-time winners won back-to-back editions in 1989 and 1991 before clinching six in a row between 1995 and 2013.

Wiegman and England can become the second country to win consecutive EurosCredit: Getty

The Dutch boss lifted the trophy in 2022 just a year after her appointmentCredit: GettyDespite being on the brink of history, Wiegman admits she does not know the secret to her own success.

Asked how she has achieved so much, she told talkSPORT: “Well, I actually don’t know.

“I think I’ve worked with incredible people, staff, incredible football players.

“And what I’m just trying to do is create an environment where everyone can be at her best and at his best too.

“Because I’m trying to do that with staff too and create this environment where we take action and mistakes are part of our journey.

“Then of course I have very good people around me with so many qualities and give them the opportunity also to show and to express their qualities. That brings the team into a better place.”

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Beth Mead on Wiegman’s qualitiesHowever, her players are in no doubt over what makes Wiegman so good to play for.

Beth Mead explained: “As a player, you always know where you stand, you know what your job is, you know what the manager expects of you.

“Her direct ‘Dutchness’ helps in that sense and you can have a conversation with her and not come out with any questions, which is always nice, both individually and as a team.

“And you know that she trusts you, whether you’re a starter, whether you’re a game changer, whatever it may be, you feel that respect and that trust from her throughout.

“Since she’s started, she’s not changed. And there’s been a lot of chaos, there’s been a lot of changes here and there and people playing in different positions.

“But in Sarina we trust and there’s method in the madness always.”

Mead has hailed Wiegman’s ‘Dutchness’ despite the manager’s humble admissionCredit: GettyMead was the tournament’s joint-top scorer during the 2022 Euros with six goals to her name.

An anterior cruciate ligament injury forced the forward out of the Women’s World Cup the following summer, though.

Read More on talkSPORTShe has featured in each of the Lionesses’ matches on their run to the final in Switzerland, including an impressive performance off the bench against Italy.

England set up their clash with Spain with a dramatic comeback win over the Italians, who they beat 2-1 after extra-time.