England manager Sarina Wiegman has emphasised the importance of patience if goals do not arrive quickly in Saturday's 2027 Women's World Cup qualifier. The European champions travel to face Iceland in their latest Group A fixture. Wiegman told reporters that maintaining the game plan is vital when facing defensively organised opponents, according to The Guardian.
England currently sit at the top of their qualifying group following three consecutive victories. The manager confirmed that the squad remains focused on performance levels rather than scorelines. Per Sky Sports, Wiegman expects Iceland to provide a physical challenge and a compact defensive structure.
Midfielder Keira Walsh is available for selection after recovering from a minor knock sustained in training earlier this week. The coaching staff monitored her fitness during Friday's final session. England previously defeated Iceland 2-0 in the reverse fixture held at Wembley Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 GMT at the Laugardalsvollur stadium in Reykjavik.
