Published 04 April 2023 4 min read
England Women's Senior Team
Lionesses' legends receive their England legacy caps
Lionesses of the past visit St. George's Park to receive their legacy caps from current crop of players
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More than 60 former England players were welcomed to St. George’s Park on Tuesday to receive their individual legacy caps.
As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Lionesses last November, every player to have represented England since our first international against Scotland in November 1972 has their unique legacy number from Sue Buckett (1) through to the most recent debutant Katie Robinson (227).
And some of our most decorated former internationals were in attendance at the national football centre to celebrate their contribution to the England women’s team with the likes of Anita Asante, Jill Scott, Carly Telford, Carol Thomas and Faye White all present.
With Sarina Wiegman’s squad preparing for their games against Brazil and Australia this month, the former players gathered to watch training before joining the current crop on the pitch for a special team photo.
As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Lionesses last November, every player to have represented England since our first international against Scotland in November 1972 has their unique legacy number from Sue Buckett (1) through to the most recent debutant Katie Robinson (227).
And some of our most decorated former internationals were in attendance at the national football centre to celebrate their contribution to the England women’s team with the likes of Anita Asante, Jill Scott, Carly Telford, Carol Thomas and Faye White all present.
With Sarina Wiegman’s squad preparing for their games against Brazil and Australia this month, the former players gathered to watch training before joining the current crop on the pitch for a special team photo.
That was followed by a special ceremony featuring speeches from Wiegman and current captain Leah Williamson which also saw them receive the own individual legacy caps.
Williamson was then joined by the eight most-capped players in the current squad to make the presentations – Lucy Bronze, Rachel Daly, Mary Earps, Alex Greenwood, Lauren Hemp, Jordan Nobbs, Georgia Stanway and Keira Walsh.
“Every former player has played their part in the team’s journey and the introduction of legacy numbers is a permanent reminder of their impact and the history of the England Senior Women’s team,” said Kay Cossington, head of women’s technical at the FA.
“All 227 players are valued members of the England family and we hope they can reflect with pride on being part of a small group of women who have transformed football and made an everlasting impact on society. Their number will always remain unique to them and a symbol of their legacy in growing the game.”
Williamson was then joined by the eight most-capped players in the current squad to make the presentations – Lucy Bronze, Rachel Daly, Mary Earps, Alex Greenwood, Lauren Hemp, Jordan Nobbs, Georgia Stanway and Keira Walsh.
“Every former player has played their part in the team’s journey and the introduction of legacy numbers is a permanent reminder of their impact and the history of the England Senior Women’s team,” said Kay Cossington, head of women’s technical at the FA.
“All 227 players are valued members of the England family and we hope they can reflect with pride on being part of a small group of women who have transformed football and made an everlasting impact on society. Their number will always remain unique to them and a symbol of their legacy in growing the game.”
