It is the latest leap in Lottie Day’s footballing career after she signed a two-year contract with Sheffield United women’s team this season.
The 15-year-old, who lives between Ripon and Thirsk, and goes to Ripon Grammar School (RGS), previously played for York City and is now preparing to make her debut for her country against Denmark at the beginning of February.
She will be joining her England teammates at a five-day training camp at St George’s Park, the home of all 23 of England’s national football teams.
Lottie said she was in ‘total shock’ when she learned she had been selected: “It has always been my dream to represent my country.”
She was among hundreds of elite young footballers on the England Football Women’s Under-16 Talent Pathway competing for just 20 places on the national team.
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