Soccer-England's Wiegman wants clubs to release players early for World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - England Women's Training - The Lensbury, London, Britain - April 10, 2023 England manager Sarina Wiegman during training Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

(Reuters) - England manager Sarina Wiegman said her plans to prepare the team for the Women's World Cup are being put in jeopardy with clubs reluctant to release players in time to begin a training camp on June 19.

The tournament in Australia and New Zealand kicks off on July 20 with England starting their group campaign two days later against Haiti.