Emma Hayes bizarrely holds USA press conference in iconic North London pub
EMMA HAYES kicked off her UK homecoming in style – by holding a press conference at an iconic London pub.
The former Chelsea boss will take charge of her first match back in England this weekend, six months after leaving the Blues to become head coach of the USA women’s national team.
She is preparing to face England in a highly-anticipated friendly at Wembley Stadium.
To mark her return to London, Hayes called a pre-match press conference at one of her favourite pubs – the World’s End in Camden.
The WSL icon posed outside the venue for pictures ahead of the conference.
She then sat down in front of a huge crowd of journalists to preview Saturday’s match.
Photographers and videographers were positioned on a raised stage area while reporters sat in the centre of the makeshift conference room.
“I think Camden is the greatest place on earth not only for the multicultural diverse place it is, but also for the opportunities it gave me,” she said.
Hayes ended her 12-year spell with Chelsea in May to become USWNT head coach.
Within three months, she led the team to a gold medal at the Olympics in Paris.
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Meanwhile, the Lionesses are continuing their preparations for Euro 2025.
Sarina Wiegman has given first-time call-ups to Laura Blindkilde Brown and Ruby Mace for the upcoming friendlies against the USA and Switzerland.
Meanwhile, Manchester United full-back Gabby George has been named in the squad for the first time in two years.
Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone and Lauren James are all unavailable due to injury.