Emily Westwood (footballer)

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.

For the badminton player, see Emily Westwood (badminton).

Emily Westwood
Westwood in 2017
Personal information
Full name Emily Elizabeth Westwood[1]
Date of birth (1984-04-05) 5 April 1984
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)

In May 2009, Westwood was one of the first 17 female players to be given central contracts by The Football Association.[2]

Club career

In December 2010, Westwood was revealed to have signed for Birmingham City Ladies' FA WSL squad.[3] With Birmingham she finished as runner-up in the 2011 and 2012 FA WSL seasons and won the 2011–12 FA Women's Cup. She also featured in two UEFA Women's Champions League campaigns. In January 2016 she extended her contract with the club.[4]

International career

Westwood made her senior debut for England in a 4–1 home friendly win over Italy in February 2005.[5]

Westwood was allotted 159 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England’s inaugural international.[6][7]

International goals
Scores and results list England's goal tally first.
#DateVenueOpponentResultCompetitionScored
128 September 2008Ďolíček, Prague Czech Republic5–1UEFA Euro 2009 Qual.1
211 February 2009Larnaca Finland4–1Friendly1[8]
310 March 2009Larnaca Scotland3–0Cyprus Cup1
425 October 2009Bloomfield Road, Blackpool Malta8–02011 FIFA World Cup Qual.1

Honours
2009–10, 2011–12
2007–08[9]

References
  1. "Player Statistics". FIFA. Archived from the original on 11 November 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2010.
  2. "England Women awarded contracts". BBC Sport. 14 May 2009. Retrieved 29 July 2009.
  3. "Exciting Blues news!". She Kicks. 20 December 2010. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  4. "Westwood commits to new contract". Birmingham City L.F.C. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  5. "I enjoyed every minute – Emily". Women's Soccer Scene. 19 February 2005. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  6. "England squad named for World Cup". The Football Association. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  7. Lacey-Hatton, Jack (18 November 2022). "Lionesses introduce 'legacy numbers' for players past and present". mirror. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  8. "Preparations underway". The Football Association. 12 February 2009. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
  9. Goalkeeping Essentials By Alex Penny. ASIN 0954290003.
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