Tottenham Captain Bethany England Tipped For Lionesses Return By Coach Vilahamn

Robert Vilahamn, the coach of Tottenham Hotspur Women, has expressed his confidence in captain Bethany England's imminent return to peak form and her potential reintegration into the national team. Despite undergoing hip surgery in December and playing a substitute role in recent matches, England's leadership and professionalism have been highlighted by Vilahamn as invaluable to the team. Her contributions were pivotal in Spurs' victory over Manchester City, securing their spot in the Women's FA Cup semi-finals.

England's progress is under close observation by Vilahamn, who believes that a resurgence in her self-confidence, marked by scoring goals, is just around the corner. This optimism comes ahead of Sarina Wiegman's announcement of the latest England squad. "You don't need to start every game to still be important to the team," Vilahamn remarked, praising England's influence within the squad.

The Spurs coach also shed light on the promising talent of Jess Naz, an England Under-23 attacker. Naz's athleticism and skill were instrumental in Tottenham's recent win against Leicester, with Vilahamn suggesting she could be the next Lioness to emerge from the team. Her performance and potential have not gone unnoticed, with every game showing her capability to excel at a high level.

As Tottenham prepares for their upcoming match against Bristol City in the Women's Super League, the focus remains on nurturing talent and building on recent successes. With leaders like Bethany England and emerging talents such as Jess Naz, Tottenham Hotspur Women are poised for continued growth and achievement in the competitive landscape of women's football.