Patient Le Tissier enjoys roaming at right back in Republic of Ireland win

Monday 15 July 2024

Maya Le Tissier picked up her fourth England cap as the Lionesses saw off the Republic of Ireland in their latest Euro 2025 qualifier.

Le Tissier played the full game in the 2-1 win at Carrow Road.

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"I loved it," Le Tissier said.

"I want to play for England, so I want to do anything I can to get in the team. Of course, I'd have liked to have played more than I have done, but I've got some world-class players in front of me.

"I've just had to be patient, keep working hard and hopefully, I can get my chance which I have tonight. I really enjoyed it out there."

More used to playing centre back with Manchester United, the 22-year-old enjoyed the opportunity to work on her attacking qualities.

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"I'm a centre-half at club so when I get up the pitch, it gets a little bit of unknown territory. Of course, I want to keep working on my attacking play, create and keep it simple. It's something I can keep working on."

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England need to avoid defeat against Sweden in Gothenburg in their final group game tomorrow evening to automatically qualify.

"I think we played very well in France, credit to the players who were on the pitch at the time. We are such a good group and so close-knit. We will go to Sweden, stick together and try and put in a performance that will get us the three points. We will do our best."

France are top of their group on 12 points with one round of fixtures remaining. England are second with 10 points and Sweden third with seven.

Sweden v England kicks off at 18:00.