Sarina Wiegman: England manager 'has no plans to leave' role despite US job vacancy
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Sarina Wiegman tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan she 'really enjoys' her role with England
Sarina Wiegman says she has "no plans to leave" her job as England manager and intends to see out the rest of her contract, which lasts until 2025.
Wiegman, who will lead England in Sunday's Women's World Cup final, has been touted as a candidate for the USA job after Vlatko Andonovski's exit.
Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham said any approaches for Wiegman would be "100% rejected".
"I'm really enjoying my job," said Wiegman, who ed in September 2021.
She said: "I have the impression that people still like me doing the job. I have no plans to leave. I'm staying out of [speculation regarding the USA job]. I've heard it.
"I'm with England, I'm really happy with England and I have a contract until 2025."
Since arriving in England Wiegman has won four trophies - the Euro 2022 title, two Arnold Clark Cups and the Women's Finalissima.
She is the first coach to take two countries to a World Cup final, having led the Netherlands there in 2019.
The former Netherlands player said "ambitious and talented people" give her "energy" to keep chasing success.
"What's really nice for example is Katie Zelem. In April, I wanted to try out other things and then she came back in and makes the World Cup squad," added Wiegman.
"She [then] plays a very good game against China [in the group stages]. That gives me energy. I could give plenty of examples of that. That's what I enjoy so much."
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Why it 'was the time' to switch to a back three
Wiegman has praised her players' adaptability throughout the World Cup, as they have had to deal with injury to midfielder Keira Walsh and a two-match suspension for Lauren James.
Those complications led to a rare change in formation, but England's switch to a back three has paid off.
"We were trying to find ways to be unpredictable for the opponent. We mentioned it [in April]. At that time the squad had lots of wingers still and we thought 'no, we will stick with what we want to do,'" said Wiegman.
"In the first two matches we were struggling a little bit. We had moments where we played really well, but we also had moments where we were a little bit vulnerable.
"After the second match, [England assistant manager] Arjan Veurink came to me and said, 'Sarina let's sit down, isn't this the time to go to 3-5-2">