Having lost the Women’s World Cup final, England will look ahead to what lies ahead after their return from Australia.

Over the next two years, the Women’s Nations League will be held for the first time, Olympic Games qualification will be achieved, and the European crown will be defended.

Off the pitch, however, there are a number of topics that need to be discussed, including player bonus payments and the possibility of renewing Sarina Wiegman’s contract.

There is no doubt that she is the best female coach in the game. In consecutive tournaments, Wiegman is the first manager to reach the Women’s World Cup final with two nations.

So it is not surprising that speculation about her future spread in the weeks leading up to the final.

According to Mark Bullingham, the Football Association will reject any approaches for Wiegman – and she herself said she “has no plans” to leave England – after she was listed as a potential candidate for the vacant USA job.

As Wiegman’s contract runs out in 2025, before the next World Cup, she was asked if this year’s defeat would fuel her to strive for success again with England in 2027.

A four-year period is a long time, said Wiegman. We have a very short turnaround, but we’ll start qualifying for the Olympics in September with Scotland and the Netherlands.”

Later, she said, “I hope to have another opportunity in the future with the team I work with. Playing finals is very special.”

Currently playing in her third World Cup, Barcelona full-back Lucy Bronze, 31, missed out on the trophy once again, despite being one of England’s most experienced players.

She firmly replied: “I am not retiring from England if that is what you mean.” When asked if she needed some time to make a decision, she replied: “I am not retiring.”

Several players announced their retirement after winning Euro 2022, including Ellen White and Jill Scott.

Laura Coombs is the oldest member of the current squad at 32, but her England career is still in its infancy, and it seems unlikely that any other players will follow White and Scott’s examples.