Women’s World Cup LIVE: England prepare for ‘game of our lives’ ahead of Spain final

Wiegman: “It’s really exciting to play the game tomorrow and we can’t wait to win it. It shows how football connects. It brings people together. That’s what you see in England, that’s what you see in Australia. It’s so much more than just playing football.

“Lauren was just a moment. We all know it shouldn’t be part of football. She regretted it. She apologized. She lost her emotions. Now she is ready to play again.”

Bright on the players’ relationship with Wiegman: “The longer you work together, the better the connection we’ve had, the more honest you can be, and you can see that translates to the field.” Without the challenges that faced we were standing, we might not be here today.”

Wiegman is asked to summarize England: “Togetherness. Adaptable and resilient, that’s our playstyle. The team inspired the nation so much last year but also at the World Cup on this stage. Hopefully it will inspire more girls to play football, not just in England but around the world.”

Wiegman: “I hope that more and more women will start coaching. It’s getting better, but the balance needs to be improved. It’s important that women see women on the field because what you see is what you can be. It’s important to keep pushing.”

Wiegman: “The Spanish team is doing well. They’ve had a very good tournament so far. They are dynamic and will try to keep the ball. They are no different from what I have seen before.”

How Lauren James comes back to the team: “She’s good. She kept training. It’s nice to have 23 players available for tomorrow.”

Bright: “We saw how tough the games were. As a player and as a woman, it’s a proud moment to show on the world stage what level we are at.

“We live in the moment. It’s a World Cup final, but it’s a different game for us. Our preparation remains the same. We have a game plan.

“Everyone knows how big that is. It has been the dream of players for years. We know how big it is at home, but it’s just another game.

“It’s huge, but it’s for everyone. It’s an honor and a dream come true to lead the girls out, but ultimately it’s the team.”

Wiegman: “We watched the game again [against Spain in 2022]. We’ve analyzed Spain and I think we’re ready.

Bright: “We are very open about what we stand for. The game has grown incredibly and we appreciate all the work that is being done. As players, we don’t stop there and always strive for more.”

Wiegman: “I’m very happy where I am now. We have the support and everything we need to perform at our best. It’s a pleasure to work with these players.”

Wiegman: “It’s unbelievable. We felt the support here, but also from the UK. This is what you dream of and we hope tomorrow we will play our best game ever. We hope everyone likes it.”

Bright: “The World Cup final is England versus Spain. They deserve to be there and we are focused on ourselves.”

England captain Millie Bright and manager Sarina Wiegman are here at Stadium Australia for their pre-match press conference.

Wiegman: It’s a whole new situation. It’s not 2019, it’s 2023. Everyone is fit and ready. We’ve grown over the course of the tournament. Let’s just talk about tomorrow’s final (Wiegman was asked about the idea of ​​replacing Gareth Southgate as England men’s coach).

Bright: “It’s a proud moment. We have a shot at the trophy we always wanted.”