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Maya Le Tissier was named Manchester United captain this season Manchester United captain Maya Le Tissier wants to "cement her spot" in the England squad and ensure she is selected for major tournaments. The 22-year-old was named on the standby list for last summer's Women's World Cup and was not part of the England set-up when they won Euro 2022. She has four appearances under manager Sarina Wiegman, often being used at right-back despite playing as a centre-back for her club. "I’ve had to be quite patient. I’ve been at most [England] camps, " said Le Tissier. "I missed out [on the World Cup squad] but I was still with the team at the tournament. I’ve been close but not in there. "I would really like to cement my spot and that comes with performances. "I’ve played a lot of games now so I don’t think there’s even a question about experience. I can definitely bring that. " Le Tissier named new Manchester United captain Man Utd's Le Tissier aims to inspire more Guernsey players Ella Toone (left) and Maya Le Tissier (right) join United team-mate Grace Clinton in the England squad for this month's internationals Le Tissier became the youngest player to make 100 Women's Super League appearances in United's 1-1 draw with Brighton on Saturday. She hopes to go on to achieve a century of caps with England - but her priority is sealing a place in the squad for the defence of their European crown in 2025. "It would mean everything. It would be an absolute dream. Playing in a major tournament with England - that’s what we all dream of, " said Le Tissier. "I’ve been so close but still so far away, and I definitely need to improve my game. I will do everything I can this season to put myself there. It would be super special. " England's preparations for Euro 2025 start this Friday when they face Germany (kick-off 19: 30 BST) at Wembley Stadium - a repeat of the final two years ago. Le Tissier watched the Lionesses squad in 2022 from the stands as future United team-mate Ella Toone scored on the way to England's victory. This season, Le Tissier was named captain of Manchester United while Toone was named vice-captain. "I wasn’t even close to being part of the England team back then. I just got called up to a few camps after that, " said Le Tissier. "I was signing for United that summer. When Tooney scored that goal, I was like, 'she’s going to be my team-mate! ' "Toone always comes up in the big moments, you can always trust her. I was just watching from the stands and it was really special. " Champions League: Can Celtic survive late Atalanta pressure to earn point? Champions League: Build-up with Liverpool & Man City in action Championship: Five games including leaders Sunderland at Luton What advice would Miranda Hart give to her younger self? The popular comedian and actor opens up on the perils of fame and a career break forced by illness Enjoy The Smiths in concert from 1983 Mark Ellen introduces the rock band's performance at The Assembly Rooms in Derby Which states could offer a surprise in the US election? Your questions are answered as America is only two weeks away from electing its next president Go behind the bars of Scotland’s most infamous prison As HMP Barlinnie finally closes its doors, staff and inmates reflect on a violent, chaotic history Duran 'on fire' but under Emery's 'control' Calafiori injury 'a worry' as Arsenal have 'questions to answer' 'Extraordinary' Vinicius Jr 'will win Ballon d'Or' Who are the Commonwealth Games winners and losers? Urdu, prayer & grandma - Bashir & Ahmed in Pakistan La Liga wants Barcelona v Atletico in Miami Ex-Man Utd striker Forlan to make ATP tennis debut Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? What does the future hold for Girona after their sudden rise? Mahomes & Washington star in best plays of week seven. Video Mahomes & Washington star in best plays of week seven F1 Q&A: Why was Norris penalised and not Verstappen at US Grand Prix? 'Time for hugging, not kicking' - is it as bad as it seems for Palace? 'We lost our local fans, we lost our beautiful stadium, we lost our city' Rabada takes 300th Test wicket - how does he compare? Benitez praises 'fantastic' Jones performance for Liverpool. Video Benitez praises 'fantastic' Jones performance for Liverpool 'Slot's more measured Liverpool pass biggest test yet' New Zealand beat South Africa to win T20 World Cup. Video New Zealand beat South Africa to win T20 World Cup Chiefs stay unbeaten after scrappy Super Bowl rematch Bates and Devine's crowning moment in World Cup of hope Vote now for your BBC Women's Footballer of the Year © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.