Emily Westwood | |
Fullname: | Emily Elizabeth Westwood[1] |
Birth Date: | 1984 4, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Dudley, England |
Position: | Midfielder |
Currentclub: | Birmingham City |
Clubnumber: | 19 |
Youthclubs1: | Wolves Women |
Years1: | 2000–2005 |
Clubs1: | Wolves Women |
Years2: | 2005–2010 |
Clubs2: | Everton Ladies |
Years3: | 2010–2018 |
Clubs3: | Birmingham City |
Caps3: | 58 |
Goals3: | 3 |
Nationalyears1: | 2005–2010 |
Nationalteam1: | England |
Nationalcaps1: | 32 |
Nationalgoals1: | 4 |
Pcupdate: | 13:40, 27 January 2016 (UTC) |
Ntupdate: | 26 September 2013 (UTC) |
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.
In May 2009, Westwood was one of the first 17 female players to be given central contracts by The Football Association.[2]
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]
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]
Scores and results list England's goal tally first.
Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition | Scored | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 28 September 2008 | 5–1 | 1 | |||
2 | 11 February 2009 | 4–1 | 1[8] | |||
3 | 10 March 2009 | 3–0 | 1 | |||
4 | 25 October 2009 | 8–0 | 1 | |||
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2007–08[9]