England Player Previews
Ahead of the Women’s Football World Cup in June, we preview the players of the international teams so you can get to know the stars in the shirts. In the run up to the games in France, don’t forget to book your table at Belushi’s Bars to watch all of the matches live. Keep up to date with this page to see more player previews get added each week.
Let’s start with some of the England squad managed by Phil Neville. This year, the Lionesses are looking stronger than ever...
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Players Background
Nikita Parris
- Date of birth: 10/3/1994
- Position: Forward
- Country: England
- Current team: Lyon
- Past teams: Manchester City, Everton
Did you know?
Former Manchester City forward Nikita Parris was the winner of the FWA Women’s Footballer of the Year award. As of May 2019, she left Manchester United to join Champions League winners Lyon.
Jill Scott
- Date of birth: 2/2/1987
- Position: Midfield
- Country: England
- Current team: Manchester City
- Past teams: Sunderland, Everton
Did you know?
Jill will be first woman footballer to be on the front cover of FourFourTwo Magazine – footballs leading UK magazine.
Jodie Taylor
- Date of birth: 17/5/1986
- Position: Forward
- Country: England
- Current team: Reign FC
- Past teams: Canberra United, Chelsea, Washington Spirit, Arsenal, Melbourne City FC, Portland Thorns FC.
Did you know?
One of her career highlights was scoring a hatrick for England in a 6-0 victory over Scotland in their Women's European Championship opener back in 2017.
Fran Kirby
- Date of birth: 19/6/1993
- Position: Forward
- Country: England
- Current team: Chelsea
- Past teams: Reading.
Did you know?
Fran Kirby has earned the nickname 'Mini Messi' in reference to the Barcelona men’s striker. In an interview with Elle, Kirby said “It’s a massive compliment, but I’m my own person. For the other girls, I want to be Fran Kirby.”
Toni Duggan
- Date of birth: 25/7/1991
- Position: Forward
- Country: England
- Current team: Barcelona
- Past teams: Everton, Manchester City
Did you know?
The Liverpool native is the only player to have featured in every one of Phil Neville’s 17 matches as England head coach.
Demi Stokes
- Date of birth: 12/12/1991
- Position: Defender
- Country: England
- Current team: Manchester City
- Past teams: Sunderland, South Florida Bulls, Sunderland, Vancouver Whitecaps
Did you know?
Stokes is one of only eight players in England’s World Cup squad to have amassed at least 50 caps.
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