Wiegman has spoken ahead of England's match against Spain on Sunday and thanked fans for their support at home and abroad. But the coach remained coy over whether Lauren James will return to the starting line-up following the end of her suspension.
0:50Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman has said England's players are hoping to play their"best game ever" in the World Cup final on Sunday - with the team feeling buoyed by the"incredible" support they have received.
The England boss was speaking at a news conference alongside captain Millie Bright, who said the fact the players have a good relationship with their manager off the pitch helps with their performance in matches.The England women's team have the opportunity to lift the game's most coveted prize for the first time.
It will also end a near-60-year wait for England to experience World Cup glory - with the men's team not having won since 1966.the end of her two-match banJames had been one of the stand-out performers of the tournament before she was sent off for standing on her Nigerian opponent Michelle Alozie during a round-of-16 tie.
Wiegman said:"Of course she kept training and it's really nice to have 23 players available for tomorrow."
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