The Lionesses are gearing up for another fun Summer of football at the FIFA Women's World Cup in New Zealand and Australia so here we examine the sport's female trailblazers...
The Lionesses took the UK by storm last Summer, encouraging a whole new generation of girls to get involved in the sport after winning the Euros.
Sheila Parker Sheila's career in women's football began at age 13 after she was signed for Dick Kerr Ladies. The talented footballer won six Division One titles. Five of these were with Preston and one was with St Helen's. She also won five League Cups. Kerry Davis Kerry Davis began playing for England in 1982. She was one of the first black players to play for England, being with the team for almost 16 years.
The footballer, who is now retired, had more than 100 caps for England. Most recently, she played for Juventus. Now, she is a Sporting Director at Aston Villa Women.
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