Wiegman sat down with Sky Sports presenter Scarlett Archer and Staveley Miners Welfare FC Ladies captain Elle Mann to discuss the growth of women’s football

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Sarina Wiegman, head coach of the England women’s national football team, has been interviewed by Sky Sports presenter Scarlett Archer and Staveley Miners Welfare FC Ladies captain, Elle Mann, as part of E.ON UK’s ‘Powering Performance’ campaign.

She sat down with Archer and Mann at the national football centre for the English Football Association, St George’s Park to share her perspective on the growth of the game and the key areas that influence participation, progression, confidence and inclusion.

She highlighted key points of progress within the last decade and how it has generated momentum to make sport more inclusive for future generations.

E.ON UK’s ‘Powering Performance’ campaign aims to increase and retain female participation in sport across all levels.

Over the last four years, the number of girls participating in football has more than doubled, rising from 1.2 million in the 2020/21 season to 2.7 million in 2024/25.

There have also been significant increases in the number of women getting into coaching and refereeing.

Wiegman began her career as a PE teacher before becoming the first coach to win major European titles with two nations, having achieved success in 2017 with the Netherlands and again in 2022 with England, an achievement which was repeated in 2025.

Scott Somerville, director of external affairs at E.ON UK, said: “Sarina, Scarlett and Elle are all shining examples of the importance of female participation in sport. We are thrilled to have had them onboard with this project, reflecting on their experiences in this meaningful and thought-provoking film.

“As an organisation, we are committed to creating a workplace where women can thrive which is why we run the nationwide ‘Powering Performance’ campaign alongside our other investments in initiatives that support women, including our colleagues, through every stage of their personal and professional lives. We remain committed to continuing to make a real difference for our colleagues, our customers and our communities.”