Julia Manning

Julia Brunton (née Manning) is a former England women's international footballer. Brunton became the first Lowestoft Ladies player to be called up to the England squad in 1972.[1] Brunton also played at Brighton.[2]

Julia Brunton (nee Manning)
Personal information
Position(s) Attacker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1971-1973 Lowestoft Ladies
International career
1972-1974 England 4 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

International career

Julia Brunton made her first appearance for England against France on 22 April 1973 winning England's 3–0 victory.[3] Brunton’s second cap was against Scotland.[3] In November 2022, Brunton was recognized by The Football Association as one of the England national team's legacy players, and as the 13th women's player to be capped by England.

Julia also played hockey for Suffolk and the East of England U23 team.ref>"ENGLAND PLAYER LEGACY AND RESULTS ARCHIVE" (Press release). The Football Association. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2023.</ref>

References
  1. Football She Wrote, pp83–94
  2. "The Albion women's team's trailblazers". www.brightonandhovealbion.com.
  3. East, Jody. "The first 'official' England Women's football match". Brighton & Hove Museums. Retrieved 24 June 2023.


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