How Wubben-Moy has stepped into Williamson's shoes
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How Wubben-Moy has stepped into Williamson's shoesImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Lotte Wubben-Moy started for England in Tuesday's 1-0 win over SpainByEmma SandersBBC Sport women’s football news reporterPublished4 minutes agoEngland defender Lotte Wubben-Moy took her chance when she was handed a rare start in Tuesday's victory over Spain.With Arsenal team-mate Leah Williamson missing through injury, Wubben-Moy impressed alongside centre-back partner Esme Morgan as England kept a clean sheet."I'm very proud of them. They were ready. They haven't played that much together, but we trained and they showed up. It says a lot about them," said manager Sarina Wiegman after the 1-0 win in World Cup qualifying.At club level Wubben-Moy has filled in for Williamson in recent months too, helping Arsenal reach the Champions League semi-finals.She was part of the winning squads at Euro 2022 and Euro 2025, as well as England's journey to the 2023 World Cup final.But, despite continuing to be included in squads over the past four years, the 27-year-old is yet to make an appearance at a major tournament.On Tuesday Wubben-Moy showcased why she remains such a valuable player."I feel good. I feel like this is me and I've kind of just been waiting for the moment to be able to show it. Now I'm able to," she said.Doubts amid the successWubben-Moy's career has been a successful one. She has made more than 100 appearances for Arsenal, winning the Champions League and four domestic cup trophies across two spells at the club. Her breakout campaign came in 2023-24, when she worked closely with then assistant coach Renee Slegers to analyse her performances, and did more yoga.At the end of that season she told BBC Sport she recruited her own team of statisticians - not affiliated with Arsenal - to help her develop personal skills that match the team's "DNA".But injuries have disrupted her progress, and stiff...




