Manchester United coach Marc Skinner was fast to close down an apparent line of questioning round his match-winner Maya Le Tissier after the membership's Champions League debut.
“Your subsequent query might be ‘ought to she begin for England',” he stated. “I'm not right here to reply that.”
Regardless of changing into one of the crucial constant defenders within the Ladies's Tremendous League, making a document 71st consecutive look in final week's 1-1 draw with Chelsea, central defensive anchor Le Tissier has had restricted publicity at worldwide degree.
Marshalled by Le Tissier, United had the WSL's second-best defence final season, conceding simply 16 targets in 22 video games.
The United captain was rewarded with a spot in Sarina Wiegman's Euro 2025 squad, however didn't play a single minute in Switzerland because the Lionesses retained their European title.
Eight caps since her first call-up in November 2022 is scant reward for a participant of her capability. Within the WSL this season, Le Tissier tops the rankings for many clearances (34) and most touches (444).
Wiegman has stated she prefers Le Tissier at right-back, regardless of her enjoying at centre-back for United.
However accidents to England captain and centre-back Leah Williamson, plus right-back Lucy Bronze, should give Le Tissier an opportunity of enjoying when Weigman's facet tackle Brazil and Australia later this month, with the Dutchwoman naming her squad subsequent week.
Skinner was not eager to become involved within the debate however he was joyful to extol the virtues of the 23-year-old, who stored her nerve to transform the first-half penalty that secured victory over Norwegian facet Valerenga in Leigh of their league part opener.
“She is [at the top of her game] and has been for a very long time,” he stated.
“I begin her for a purpose. She is an unimaginable footballer and a pushed persona. When she will get her alternative, she will likely be an unimaginable England stalwart and somebody who will give the nation pleasure.
“She is a improbable participant. I will not reply the opposite query.”
