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


Carly Telford

  • Date of birth: 7/7/1987
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Country: England
  • Current team: Chelsea
  • Past teams: Chester-le-Street, Newcastle United Academy, Sunderland, Leeds Carnegie, Perth Glory, Notts County.

Did you know?

Telford was in the England 2015 World Cup squad but was disappointed to be the only player not to play any minutes. 2019 is set to be her year.



Abbie McManus

  • Date of birth: 14/1/1993
  • Position: Defender
  • Country: England
  • Current team: Manchester United
  • Past teams: Manchester city, Sheffield FC, Manchester United.

Did you know?

Earlier this year McManus announced her end to playing for Man City after 12 years at the club. Now, she’s joining the team she supported growing up, Manchester United.


Jade Moore

  • Date of birth: 22/10/1990
  • Position: Midfield
  • Country: England
  • Current team: Reading
  • Past teams: Doncaster Rovers Belles, Lincoln City, Leeds United, Birmingham City, Notts County.

Did you know?

Moore believed playing football literally saved her life after a routine cardiac checkup found she had not one, but two holes in her heart.


Rachel Daly

  • Date of birth: 6/12/1991
  • Position: Defender
  • Country: England
  • Current team: Houston Dash
  • Past teams: Notts County

Did you know?

The 26-year-old was voted Houston Dash’s most valuable player in 2018 after scoring a career-high 10 goals and three times being named in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team of the month.

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