"Yes, we did have reassurances. We are in close contact with the government and the people here that are responsible. We're fine here but we're keeping an eye on it. We're in contact all the time with the responsible authorities. Of course, you're concerned about what's happening in the world. When we think, or our government thinks it's unsafe, we will go back. At this moment, we don't have signals of that."
"We have great facilities here and the climate is really good so we can prepare really well. But the reason we're here is not nice. You want Ukraine to be able to play in their home country. They had to travel a lot themselves to get here."
England's Lionesses face Ukraine in a World Cup qualifier in Antalya, Turkey on Tuesday because Ukraine cannot play at home due to the Russian conflict. Recent US-Iran military operations and subsequent retaliatory strikes across the Middle East have raised security concerns. Manager Sarina Wiegman confirmed the team received reassurances from Turkish authorities and maintains close contact with responsible government officials. While England remains in Turkey, some supporters and media outlets have withdrawn from attending. Wiegman expressed sadness about Ukraine's inability to host matches in their home country, noting the team endured significant travel to reach Turkey despite already facing considerable challenges.
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