Alex Greenwood has established herself as one of the best centre-backs in the world, and yet she has fallen out of Sarina Wiegman's line up for England's Lionesses
The Man City defender has established herself as one of the best centre-backs in the world, and yet she has fallen out of Sarina Wiegman's line up
It’s remarkable to think that just five years ago, Lionesses star Alex Greenwood wasn’t even playing in the position that she is, today, one of the best players in the world in.was the culmination of several seasons of absolute top quality consistency in a role that has really helped her reach new levels.
When England reached just a second Women’s World Cup semi-final in 2019, Greenwood was rotating at left-back with Demi Stokes, starting four matches to her team-mate’s three as the Lionesses finished fourth. When they went a round further last summer, reaching the final in Australia, Greenwood was this time an ever-present at centre-back. For some, she was the tournament’s best player. Though Aitana Bonmati,Those performances Down Under were no flash in the pan, either.
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