Sarina Wiegman yet to make a World Cup decision on Beth Mead
Sarina Wiegman believes that it is "too early" for England to make preparations for the World Cup without the injured Beth Mead.
Sarina Wiegman feels that it is "too early" for England to prepare for the World Cup without Beth Mead.
Mead's participation at the tournament later this year is in doubt after she ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament last November but Wiegman is yet to finalise plans for the Arsenal player.
The Lionesses coach said: "It's a little early to say. I don't want to push it. She's had so many things going on.
"We'll see how her rehabilitation goes then we'll look at the future. I don't want her to look too far forward right now because of her situation."
Mead's mother died after a battle with cancer last month and Wiegman has given the Euro 2022 top scorer some time and space after a busy few months.
The Dutch coach said: "She had of course other private issues. I left the knee situation until now as I just wanted her to be OK and get settled with the situation and sadness she had around her.
"She told me she's doing well. She really wants to make [the World Cup]. First, she needs to settle and we will see from there. For now, I won't push that."
Wiegman has named her latest squad and is happy to have lots of players competing for spots in attacking areas of the pitch.
She said: "I think it's good for competition but you can't control what your competitors do. We can see now where they are at and how they're improving. Then we look at what they do and make a choice.
"It's good, they get minutes and it makes their position better, but it doesn't guarantee they will be selected."
