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Ripon Grammar School pupil represents England at international tournament
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A Ripon Grammar School student has represented England in front of 3,000 spectators at an international tournament.
Lottie Day, 15, played at the Mundial Montaigu eight-team football tournament in Nantes, France, against the likes of Japan, France, Portugal and Sweden this month.
Her England under-16 women’s squad beat Portugal and Sweden 1-0, drew 1-1 with eventual winners Japan and lost to France 3-0.
The tournament was watched live by 3,000 fans and 14,500 people online on livestream.
Lottie, who also plays central midfield for Sheffield United Academy, said:
It was an incredible experience and the honour of representing my country against four different teams was amazing. Putting the England shirt on and singing the national anthem is something I’ll remember forever.
Lining up for England under-16s.
Playing for England
Lottie, who was named player of the match in her England debut against Denmark in February, finished the game against Japan, played the full game against France, came on as a sub against Portugal and played the full match against Sweden.
Kevin Day, Lottie’s father, said it was a great experience for his daughter.
He said:
It’s by far the biggest crowd she’s played in front of, more than a Women’s Championship side. She’s had an amazing 10 days in France with the squad.
Following the tournament, Lottie said she has ambitions to become a professional footballer and play in the Women’s Super League for Arsenal.
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