Slegers has been in interim charge of Arsenal ... She won 55 caps for the Netherlands before retiring in 2016. Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke, said: “We’re delighted to announce that Renee ...

Explaining the decision to appoint Slegers, co-chairman Josh Kroenke said: "We’re delighted to announce that Renée has become the new head coach of our women’s first team on a permanent basis.

Slegers’ strategy was clear: go direct, exploit space behind the Real Madrid defence, and limit risk in possession. Blackstenius, with her pace and physicality, was the natural choice up front.