I think I earned my place. I haven’t spoken to Bev [Priestman] since i found out, but i think she saw the work i did
she says in an interview with Radio-Canada Sports.
Viens was obviously disappointed when she was passed over for the two friendlies played in Australia at the start of September. She did, however, have a constructive conversation with Bev Priestman and, once the shock had passed, she got back to work. She has since scored seven goals in three games.
There were two things in particular that she wanted me to work on. My defensive positioning and that I am able to have possession of the ball everywhere on the ground, she explains. I worked on that with my coach in Sweden, while still scoring goals.
The Canadian team is currently not recognized as an offensive power. If Canada succeeded in obtaining the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, it is above all thanks to the brilliance of goaltender Stephanie Labbé. Évelyne Viens had played very little, but less than a year from the World Cup, her scoring skills are becoming a major asset for Bev Priestman.
We have the best defenders in the world. In central defense, it’s incredible the depth we have. I’ll make sure I’m ready if they choose to play me and I think I can help the team.
she argues.
Évelyne Viens will leave Sweden next Monday for Spain to take part in a seven-day training camp. Afterwards, Canada will face Argentina on October 6 and Morocco on October 10.
The complete selection
Babysitters
Sabrina D’Angelo
Lysianne Proulx
Kailen Sheridan
Defenders
Kadeisha Buchanan
Allysha Chapman
Jade Rose
Bianca St-Georges
Sura Yekka
Shelina Zakorsky
Midfielders
Sami Awujo
Zoe Burns
Jessie Fleming
Julia Grosso
Quinn
Sophie Schmidt
Desiree Scott
Forwards
Janine Beckie
Jordyn Huitema
Cloe Lacasse
Clarissa Larisey
Adriana Leon
Nichelle Prince
Christine Sinclair
Evelyne Come
injured
Deanne Rose (tendon d’Achille)
Vanessa Gilles (hip)
Gabrielle Carle (foot)
Jayde Riviere (lower body)
