Erik ten Hag shared important advice for Sarina Wiegman and her Dutch coaching staff ahead of England's all-important Women's Euro 2025 final against world champions Spain. England, who qualified for the final after two nail-biting clashes in the knockout stage, will aim to defend their trophy and also avenge their World Cup final loss from two years ago.
- Ten Hag wished the Lionesses ahead of the Euro final
- Sent a message to Wiegman and her assistant
- England take on Spain on Sunday
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman has created history by becoming the first manager in the history of men's or women's football to reach the final of five back-to-back major tournaments. The 55-year-old has won the last two European Championships with the Netherlands and England, respectively and will now aim to make a hat-trick of European titles.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Ahead of the crucial final in Basel, former Manchester United and current Bayer Leverkusen manager Erik ten Hag wished the Lionesses good luck and sent a message to his compatriot Wiegman and her assistant Arjan Veurink, who is set to take charge of the Netherlands women's team after the tournament.
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WHAT TEN HAG SAID
Speaking to , Ten Hag said: "Arjan, we grew up in the same region of Twente, and I invited you to some Ajax training sessions in 2020. It’s a success story! Veni, Vedi, Vici — you came, you saw, you conquered. The flagship of Dutch (women’s) football. Based on common sense, pragmatism and hard work. Today, you will put the finishing touches to your work!"
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WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND?
England will have a very special guest at the St Jakob Park on Sunday as the Prince of Wales is all set to attend the final.
