Sarina Wiegman believes she will work with a “world-class team” when she takes over as England Women’s head coach in September 2021.

The 50-year-old is currently in charge of Holland Women and will manage her country at the Toyko Olympics next summer.

After that, she will replace Phil Neville as the Lionesses boss on a four-year deal and is excited to lead England into a home European Championship in 2022 in addition to the next World Cup and 2025 Euros.

“I love my job and 10 years ago there was no opportunity for me to be a professional coach and look where I am right now,” Wiegman said in her first press conference with the English media.

“Sarina was unanimously our first choice,” he said. “We have a really exciting period coming up, with Sarina leading us into a home Euros in 2022 and then immediately into the Women’s World Cup in 2023 and then another Euros in 2025.

“Our ambition is really clear, to win a major tournament and we believe that Sarina will give us the best opportunity to do that with the Lionesses moving forward.”

Baroness Sue Campbell, director of women’s football, pointed out the key attributes of the soon-to-be England head coach.

“She is steely and a winner,” Campbell said. “She will be happy to take those tough decisions when they have to be made and she has proved she can stand toe-to-toe with the best in the world.”