'Dad rang and I was like: What's happening?' - England U20s boss on Uefa threat
England head coach Lydia Bedford says she has been told to "just continue as usual" before next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup, despite the threat of a Uefa boycott over an ongoing row with Fifa.
England's Under-20 Women's World Cup head coach Lydia Bedford has been instructed by the Football Association to carry on as normal despite Uefa threatening to boycott the event. Bedford revealed that she had not given much thought to the broader implications of the situation while preparing her squad. The controversy stems from Fifa president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell shares in Fifa events to private investors, which led Uefa and its 55 member associations to threaten a boycott of Fifa tournaments.
Despite the potential boycott, Bedford emphasized the importance of the team's preparation and is confident they will compete in Poland, where the tournament will be held from September 5-27.
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