
""Your next question is probably 'should she start for England'," he said. "I am not here to answer that.""
""She is [at the top of her game] and has been for a long time," he said. "I start her for a reason. She is an incredible footballer and a driven personality. When she gets her opportunity, she will be an incredible England stalwart and someone who will give the country pride. "She is a fantastic player. I"
Maya Le Tissier has been a consistent defensive presence for Manchester United, making a record 71st consecutive appearance and captaining a side that conceded 16 goals in 22 WSL games. She has eight England caps since November 2022 and earned a squad place for Euro 2025 but did not play. Le Tissier leads the WSL in clearances (34) and touches (444). Sarina Wiegman prefers her at right-back despite her club role at centre-back. Injuries to Leah Williamson and Lucy Bronze could create England opportunities. Marc Skinner praised her composure and leadership, including converting a Champions League penalty.
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