Le Tissier wants to 'cement spot' in England squad

Manchester United captain Maya Le Tissier wants to "cement her spot" in the England squad and ensure she is selected for major tournaments.

The 22-year-old was named on the standby list for last summer's Women's World Cup and was not part of the England set-up when they won Euro 2022.

She has four appearances under manager Sarina Wiegman, often being used at right-back despite playing as a centre-back for her club.

"I’ve had to be quite patient. I’ve been at most [England] camps," said Le Tissier.

"I missed out [on the World Cup squad] but I was still with the team at the tournament. I’ve been close but not in there.

"I would really like to cement my spot and that comes with performances.

"I’ve played a lot of games now so I don’t think there’s even a question about experience. I can definitely bring that."

Le Tissier became the youngest player to make 100 Women's Super League appearances in United's 1-1 draw with Brighton on Saturday.

She hopes to go on to achieve a century of caps with England - but her priority is sealing a place in the squad for the defence of their European crown in 2025.

"It would mean everything. It would be an absolute dream. Playing in a major tournament with England - that’s what we all dream of," said Le Tissier.

"I’ve been so close but still so far away, and I definitely need to improve my game. I will do everything I can this season to put myself there. It would be super special."

England's preparations for Euro 2025 start this Friday when they face Germany (kick-off 19:30 BST) at Wembley Stadium - a repeat of the final two years ago.

Le Tissier watched the Lionesses squad in 2022 from the stands as future United team-mate Ella Toone scored on the way to England's victory.

This season, Le Tissier was named captain of Manchester United while Toone was named vice-captain.

"I wasn’t even close to being part of the England team back then. I just got called up to a few camps after that," said Le Tissier.

"I was signing for United that summer. When Tooney scored that goal, I was like, 'she’s going to be my team-mate!'

"Toone always comes up in the big moments, you can always trust her. I was just watching from the stands and it was really special."