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          England boss Sarina Wiegman tests positive for COVID, will miss Northern Ireland game

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          • Reuters
          Jul 15, 2022, 01:06 PM

          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.