![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/lionesses-boss-wiegman-wants-to-see-more-diversity-in-the-womens-game/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/crop-20389698.jpg&description=SARINA WIEGMAN says more needs to be done to tackle the lack of diversity in women's football. And the Lionesses boss is eager to see more black players in her England team. Sarina Wiegman wants to see more black players at the highest levels of the women's gameCredit: Reuters Jess Carter was one of three black and mixed-heritage players included in Wiegman's England squad at this year's EurosCredit: Reuters The head coach was speaking before her Euros-winning side's upcoming friendly games against Japan and Norway. Wiegman, 53, told Sky Sports: "I would love to see more black players in the team. "For me, with the senior squad, the process is done already, so I pick the best players and whoever that is, I'll pick the best players to perform. "But I do think we need to do more, and the FA is doing more, to give access to everyone that wants to play football. "The team shared the letter calling for every girl to have access to football. "That also counts for every boy, every girl, whatever skin colour you have, needs to have access to football, in England, in Europe, in the world. "We really have to work on that and the FA is working on that." In the summer Wiegman's 23-strong Euros had three players of black and mixed-race heritage in Nikita Parris, Jess Carter and Demi Stokes. In contrast, the starting 11 that competed in the 2009 tournament final, led by former England boss Hope Powell, included: Anita Asante, Eniola Aluko and Alex Scott. And Powell, 55, had Lianne Sanderson and Jessica Clarke as substitutes. Low numbers of homegrown black, Asian and minority ethnic footballers in the women's top flight is an ongoing concern. Regional training centres being located far away from diverse areas with young female players has been identified as an issue. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS This year the FA said it aims to address the challenge of boosting inclusivity and providing 'better accessibility'. In July the association established 60 Girls){kind=link}
SARINA WIEGMAN says more needs to be done to tackle the lack of diversity in women’s football.
And the Lionesses boss is eager to see more black players in her England team.
The head coach was speaking before her Euros-winning side’s upcoming friendly games against Japan and Norway.
Wiegman, 53, told Sky Sports: “I would love to see more black players in the team.
“For me, with the senior squad, the process is done already, so I pick the best players and whoever that is, I’ll pick the best players to perform.