England head coach Sarina Wiegman has signed a contract extension with the Football Association (FA) that will see her remain as manager of the Lionesses through to the 2027 World Cup.

Since taking over the team from Phil Neville in 2021, Wiegman has established the Lionesses as a force on the world stage and picked up some impressive personal accolades along the way.

The Dutch boss led England to glory a year after her appointment as they were crowned Euro champions with a 2-1 win over Germany. She received an honorary CBE for “services to association football” following this triumph.

Wiegman also took England to their first World Cup final last summer, where the Lionesses were narrowly defeated by Spain 1-0.

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On Monday, the 54-year-old won the 2023 FIFA award for the best women’s coach – and for a record fourth time.

Wiegman said she was “so happy” to have the opportunity to lead England at the next World Cup.

She said: “Looking forward, we have unfinished business and I know we are capable of even more, although nothing will come easy.

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“It is a fantastic job working with these amazing players and alongside great colleagues. And, of course, it is very special to be able to play a part in giving our fans such wonderful moments.”

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Before another shot at lifting the World Cup, Wiegman will lead England in their defence of the Euros. Qualification starts in April, with the finals being played in Switzerland in the summer of 2025.

Her assistant, Arjan Veurink, who also agreed to a contract extension, added: “Our game is becoming so competitive at the top level. I relish that opportunity and can’t wait to start the Euro qualifiers, followed by the World Cup.”

FA chief executive, Mark Bullingham, heaped praise on Wiegman describing her as a “tremendous ambassador for the women’s game, and English football in general”.

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