England fans have developed a new chant for Wiegman during Euro 2025, replacing the word ‘tequila’ with ‘Sarina’ in the song from a 1950s American rock and roll band called The Champs.
There have also been shirts made and banners produced with the words: ‘In Sarina We Trust’.
But there has also been criticism of Wiegman’s starting XI in the defeat by France, her tactics in the tense, quarter-final win over Sweden and the general lateness of her substitutions.
Are England fans taking her for granted?
“That’s hard for me to comment on. What I would say is we have a really special coach and we should all recognise that,” said Bullingham.
“I do think her tournament record is incredible but I also see the work she has done with players – the relationships and connections she builds in camps.
“She is just a cool head and the way she transmits that onto the pitch… She looks like the coolest person in the stadium.
“I have no doubts that helps in critical moments. I can only give my opinion, but she is a really special coach and we are lucky to have her.”
Bullingham says there are countries that have got world-class players in their squad who have not enjoyed as much success as Wiegman’s teams because she is “special”.
Asked why she has been so successful, Bullingham added: “Often she’s performed so well at the highest level, keeping that calm composure, keeping the connection with the players and managing the games really well.
“Every single member of staff coming into this camp felt valued by her, knew exactly what their role was and how they could be part of an overall team.
“[She] really stressed that everyone was in it together. It is critical and I think she’s really helped build a very, very strong culture.”
