College student gets England football call-up

A Scunthorpe student has been selected for the England Colleges football squad.

Sophia, 16, from North Lindsey College described her call-up as an "amazing opportunity".

The goalkeeper won her place following a trial in Hull.

She will represent her country at an international tournament in Rome this month.

Sophia is the Under-21 goalkeeper for Doncaster Belles, where she is in her fifth season.

She said she started playing the game in a toddlers football group.

"My football journey has been varied and challenging but has also been amazing and I have loved going from strength to strength," she said.

"One of my career highlights has to be playing at St George's Park which was an amazing opportunity and I am so grateful to the college for and I can't wait for my next adventure with the England College team."

Sophia is studying sport at the North Lincolnshire college and aims to become a professional footballer.

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