England captain Leah Williamson has issued a rallying cry to her Lionesses team-mates after their heroic Nations League efforts went unrewarded.
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- England fall short on dramatic night
- Injured skipper Williamson rallies team
- Bright sends message of support
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WHAT HAPPENED?
On a breathless night in Glasgow, the Lionesses for one cruel moment thought they had done enough to overhaul the Netherlands with a thumping 6-0 win over Scotland. But huddled together on the Hampden Park turf, the squad were stunned by the news of a 95-minute goal that clinched a group win for the Netherlands and denied Great Britain a place at next summer's Paris Olympics.
It was a rare painful night for the Lionesses under Sarina Wiegman, and their injured captain, Williamson, was quick to send a message of support.
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WHAT LEAH WILLIAMSON & MILLIE BRIGHT SAID
"What a fight my girls, what a fight," Williamson posted to Instagram alongside a heartbreak emoji.
Another injured Lioness, Millie Bright, echoed the sentiment posting: "Proud, gave it everything."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Nations League failure comes as a rare lowlight for England since the arrival of Wiegman. Coupled as it was with Team GB's Olympic qualification it sets up a curious year for the Lionesses with no competitive international football on the horizon until the beginning of Euro 2025 qualifying, and a rare summer off for players who would have made up the core of Wiegman's Olympic squad.
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WHAT NEXT FOR LEAH WILLIAMSON?
The England skipper continues to recover from the ACL injury which cost her a spot at this summer's World Cup. The Arsenal star shared a recent update about her progress as she looks to get back on the field in the New Year.