How can home nations reach Women's World Cup?
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are among those hoping to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup. What awaits them in the play-offs?
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"Of course, I still believe in these players. They are really good and have shown so much for us."
— Sarina Wiegman , Athlete
"We want to dominate games and have a lot of the ball and that's something we will prepare for carefully."
— Sarina Wiegman , Athlete
Key People
Georgia Stanway is an English midfielder for the national football team.
Lily Woodham is a member of the Wales women's national football team.
Rachel McLauchlan is a member of the Scotland women's national football team.
Rebecca McKenna is a member of the Northern Ireland women's national football team.
Sarina Wiegman is the head coach of the England women's national football team.
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England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are among those hoping to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup. What awaits them in the play-offs?
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