Sarina Wiegman hits back at Germany boss Martina Voss-Tecklenburg's 'pressure' claim ahead of Euro 2022 final

Sarina Wiegman has sought to play down any notion of her England side being favourites for the Euro 2022 final — a theory perhaps mischievously suggested by her Germany counterpart Martina Voss-Tecklenburg. Voss-Tecklenburg brought up previous England-Germany fixtures at Wembley Stadium to give credence to her suggestion, but it was one that drew short shrift from a typically inscrutable Wiegman during the latter's media duties ahead of Sunday's showdown. Ad/> The weight of history certainly is in Germany's favour in terms of Euros titles however, with Die Nationalelf going for their ninth crown while the Lionesses seek their first.

Euro 2022'Difficult conversations a turning point' — Mead hails England culture ahead of final4 HOURS AGO “I think there’s pressure on both teams," Wiegman said. “I think we both want to win the final and we both have very good squads and it’s going to be a very tight game. It’s going to be very exciting.

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We have a very good team too and we don’t fear anyone.” In her original comments, Voss-Tecklenburg had said: “The pressure is all on England. Everyone knows the history between Germany and England and Wembley – the goals and penalties. “But that’s all in the past, so the pressure is actually on England.