![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/rachel-daly-says-no-one-is-happy-to-sit-on-bench-but-respects-boss-decision/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-englands-rachel-daly-celebrates-833449752.jpg&description=BENCH WRENCH Published : 13:31, 23 Jul 2023 Updated : 13:31, 23 Jul 2023 RACHEL DALY admits it's tough to start on the bench for England - but acknowledged Sarina Wiegman's World Cup selection headache. The WSL Golden Boot winner was a sub during the Lionesses' group stage defeat of Haiti with Alessia Russo given the starting XI nod. 4 Rachel Daly admits Sarina Wiegman is facing a selection headache in terms of starters for England's striker role at the World Cup Credit: Getty 4 Daly was deployed as a second half substitute during England's 1-0 Group D defeat of Haiti in the tournament Credit: AP 4 Daly and her team-mates will take on Denmark next after sealing a group stage opening win in Brisbane Credit: Reuters And team-mate Bethany England is yet to make an appearance for the Euros champs in the contest. England number nine Daly entered the fray in place of Russo in the 76th minute of their clash with Haiti on Saturday in Brisbane. The Aston Villa striker, who netted 22 goals in 22 WSL games last term, came close to doubling her team's lead three minutes later. Had her header found the back of the net it would have seen the Lionesses end an open play scoring dry spell with the team goalless in their previous two fixtures. On if it is frustrating to be on the Lionesses' bench, Daly said: "No one is happy to sit on the bench. "If you are, then you are not in the right place, not in the right career. "It's a tough place for Sarina to be in to pick the team. "And I respect her decisions and I will support Alessia all the way and I know Bethany (England) will do the same. "That's the beauty of having a competitive squad. "Everybody is digging out for a position. It's a headache Sarina has to have in multiple positions. "I wouldn't like to be in her shoes obviously making such big decisions coming into tournaments. "But she's a fantastic manager, we respect all of her decisions. It proved tonight that it works, so we are happy." Whilst having 11 shots on tar){kind=link}
RACHEL DALY admits it’s tough to start on the bench for England – but acknowledged Sarina Wiegman’s World Cup selection headache.
The WSL Golden Boot winner was a sub during the Lionesses’ group stage defeat of Haiti with Alessia Russo given the starting XI nod.
And team-mate Bethany England is yet to make an appearance for the Euros champs in the contest.
England number nine Daly entered the fray in place of Russo in the 76th minute of their clash with Haiti on Saturday in Brisbane.
The Aston Villa striker, who netted 22 goals in 22 WSL games last term, came close to doubling her team’s lead three minutes later.