Exclusive: Man Utd's Gabby George opens up on 'one of the hardest times' of her career, Sarina Wiegman's England advice & why representing the Red Devils makes her count her 'lucky stars' | Goal.com

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It's well-known at this point that despite winning back-to-back European Championship titles and reaching a World Cup final in between, England's Lionesses have a problem at left-back. There's a real lack of options for Sarina Wiegman in the position and shoehorning players into it hasn't helped much either - leaving many wondering just what Gabby George has to do to get her chance.

George was superb in that role for Manchester United last season, attracting Wiegman's attention for England's final camp of 2024, during which she started in a very experimental XI that beat Switzerland in Sheffield. However, that was her most recent appearance for the Lionesses, with her not making the cut for the squad that went on to retain their European title back in July.

Some players would be frustrated; some would use it as motivation. George, though, doesn't see a reason to down either avenue. After all, she's not short of ambition and drive, and she was "over the moon" for her club-mates and close friends who enjoyed success this summer. "Everyone knows what it means," she tells GOAL.

Instead, the goal for George is something much bigger. "I've lost a lot of time not playing football," she explains. "My main focus is staying on the pitch, staying fit and enjoying my football. We'll see where that takes me."