England manager Sarina Wiegman gives update on Covid return for Euros quarter-final vs Spain

England boss Sarina Wiegman shrugged off fears that Covid-19 could derail the Lionesses’ Euro 2022 campaign after another positive test in the camp - but admitted she doesn't know whether she'll be in the dugout for Wednesday's quarter-final clash with Spain.

Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton became the third person inside the squad to contract the virus on Tuesday after defender Lotte Wubben-Moy and Wiegman herself had previously registered positive tests.

Wiegman’s positive test meant she was absent from the touchline for the Lionesses' 5-0 win over Northern Ireland in their final group game, and still doesn’t know whether she will be in the dugout in Brighton tomorrow.

“I’m ready to go but I still have to wait,” admitted Wiegman. “I’m very hopeful but we’ll see what happens. We do know if I can’t be there, I’ll be around in another way.

“We had a line, so I was in contact with the technical staff all the time during the game, so we stayed connected all the time and if necessary, that’s what we’ll do tomorrow.

“There’s a lot of space so I can get a bit of fresh air, stay at a distance from everyone and have some virtual meetings with staff.

“It’s a lot better when you’re doing it live and together but we’ve learnt the last three years that we can be efficient in different ways so that’s what we’re doing now – just adapt to the situation.”

Despite another Covid case in the camp, the Dutch manager asserted that her staff had been preparing for any eventuality, and insisted that her squad will adapt to any challenges that come their way.

“It’s not the worst nightmare, it’s just the situation we have to deal with,” said Wiegman.

“We have set everything in place. We just deal with the situation. I have been involved in all the