Wiegman, who spent four years with the Netherlands, leading them to a historic European Championship win on home soil in 2017, admitted she needed time to consider the job offer.
Under Wiegman, the Netherlands reached third in the world rankings, and she was named Fifa coach of the year in 2017.
But eventually it was a conversation with Baroness Sue Campbell, the FA’s director of women’s football, which “triggered” to join England.
“I got even more excited. It’s such a big country – a big football country – with huge history, great competition, great potential of players and they are always in the top of the rankings.
“I thought this is a challenge I really wanted to take.”
Wiegman said she has a clear vision of what she wants to achieve with England, with sustainability being key.
“I know what I want. I know what my vision is and you work with the staff,” she added. “If we work really well, we know what our plan is and yes, we know what the expectation is, but it’s about doing your best and following your way.
“You have to sustain the structure that you think will be successful. That’s what it needs. And yes, you have to communicate too.”