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'As if she won Champions League' - Kendall's special night for England

'As if she won Champions League' - Kendall's special night for England

Summary

Lucia Kendall, an Aston Villa midfielder, scored her first goal for England's national women's football team during a match against Ghana. The match was held at St Mary's Stadium, a place meaningful to Kendall as she played for Southampton for a decade before moving to Villa. Kendall's goal helped England secure a 2-0 victory.

Key Facts

  • Lucia Kendall scored a goal six minutes into the match against Ghana.
  • This was Kendall's first goal for England's national team.
  • The match took place at St Mary's Stadium, where Kendall played for Southampton for 10 years.
  • Kendall's goal contributed to England's 2-0 win over Ghana.
  • After starting her career in football and cricket, Kendall chose to focus on football.
  • Kendall previously played 103 games for Southampton before joining Aston Villa.
  • She is balancing her football career with studying for a psychology degree.
  • Kendall's performance has gained positive attention in the Women's Super League with Aston Villa.

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