Emily Westwood (footballer)
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Emily Elizabeth Westwood (born 5 April 1984) is an English football player. She is an attacking midfielder for England women and Birmingham City Ladies, but has filled in as an emergency defender when needed. She has represented her country at U-16, U-19 and U-21 levels, as well as gaining full international honours, including appearances at the UEFA Women's Championships in 2005 and 2009.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Emily Elizabeth Westwood[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1984-04-05) 5 April 1984 (age 40) | ||
Place of birth | Dudley, England | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Birmingham City | ||
Number | 19 | ||
Youth career | |||
Wolves Women | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2000–2005 | Wolves Women | ||
2005–2010 | Everton Ladies | ||
2010–2018 | Birmingham City | 58 | (3) |
International career‡ | |||
2005–2010 | England | 32 | (4) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:40, 27 January 2016 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 September 2013 (UTC) |
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In May 2009, Westwood was one of the first 17 female players to be given central contracts by The Football Association.[2]