USWNT boss Emma Hayes is prepared for the 'weird moment' with national anthems when her team face England this week.
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- Hayes braced for "weird moment" in England clash
- Ex-Chelsea boss has found a solution
- USWNT take on England on Saturday
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The legendary ex-Chelsea boss took charge of the United States women's national team after exiting Stamford Bridge at the end of the 2023-24 season. Since taking the reins, Hayes has done a phenomenal job with her team as she guided them to an Olympic gold medal in Paris in the summer.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Olympic champions are now preparing to take on reigning European champions England in an international friendly and ahead of the highly anticipated clash, the 48-year-old is caught in two minds over singing the national anthem of the country she works in and of her birthplace. Hayes, however, has found a solution to avoid any controversy.
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WHAT EMMA HAYES SAID
Speaking to reporters, the record WSL-winning manager described the situation as a "weird moment", as she said: "It’s something I will hum along to as I always have done, being the English person that I am. I’ll also do the same for the American national anthem because I love both anthems."
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WHAT NEXT FOR USWNT?
After facing the Lionesses on Saturday, Hayes' USWNT will play their next friendly game against the Netherlands on December 3.
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