Lydia Bedford, head coach of England's U20 women's team, has been advised by the Football Association to maintain normal preparations for the upcoming Under-20 Women's World Cup, despite Uefa's threat to boycott the event. Bedford emphasized her focus on team readiness and has not discussed the boycott with players, as they prepare for the tournament in Poland next month.
The ongoing dispute between Uefa and Fifa centers around Fifa's plans to sell stakes in competitions to private investors, leading to tensions that could affect women's football. Bedford's squad recently secured a warm-up victory against Portugal, showcasing their readiness for the challenges ahead.