England women’s head coach Sarina Wiegman has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Friday’s Women’s European Championship group match against Northern Ireland, the team have said.
Assistant coach Arjan Veurink will be in charge of the team in Wiegman’s absence.
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“Wiegman will remain in remote contact with the players and technical staff and will be monitored regularly with a view to returning to all elements of her role as soon as possible,” the team said in a statement.
Hosts England have already qualified for the quarter-finals, along with Germany and France.
They are on top of Group A on six points following a 1-0 win over Austria and 8-0 thrashing of Norway.