00:00Lioness' coach Serena Weigmann has explained her bold squad decisions ahead of Euro 2025,
00:08defending her approach despite recent withdrawals from Mary Earp's Fran Kirby and Chelsea's Millie Bright.
00:15Chelsea's Lauren James and Arsenal's Michelle Agumon were selected in a move that highlights Weigmann's faith in their resilience.
00:23Speaking on James' inclusion, who hasn't played since April with a hamstring issue,
00:28Weigmann was emphatic.
00:30It's not a risk, adding that James is expected to be fit for the July 5th opener against France.
00:36Chelsea manager Emma Hayes has also praised James as a maverick that both club and England coaches manage carefully.
00:4519-year-old Arsenal loanee Agumon continues her meteoric rise.
00:49Weigmann described her as someone who brings something different after her stunning debut volley against Belgium.
00:56Her dynamic presence ensures England have a raw and exciting wildcard option.
01:03Defensive depth remains strong with Arsenal's Leah Williamson as captain alongside Maya Letizia.
01:10Chelsea's Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood and Jess Carter round the back line.
01:16Midfield holds a London flavour too with Keira Walsh of Chelsea joining Arsenal's aligned Georgia Stanway and others.
01:24Weigmann emphasises her direct communication style and refused to shoulder responsibility for players' personal decisions.
01:33I can't always control how people respond. I don't go around the bush, she said.
01:38She rejects any notion of crisis despite the exodus of their household names.
01:42And I hope there's competition going on in the team and I think that we're going with this 23 to the Euros now and I feel very comfortable with this team.
01:52I'm very happy with the team and I'm very excited and I'm looking forward to it.
01:57And for me, it doesn't feel as a crisis at all.
02:01With the squad set and the tournament's just a month away, Weigmann believes her blend of London talent and emerging stars gives England a strong foundation to defend their European crown.
02:12I'm very excited and that's what they're just sitting at that moment.
02:31Really?
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