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- ↑ Williams, Jean (January 28, 2022). The History of Women's Football. Pen and Sword History. ISBN 9781526785329 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Sport, Telegraph (July 29, 2022). "England Women's Euro 2022 squad: the final 23-player line-up, fixtures and more". The Telegraph– via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- ↑ "ENGLAND PLAYER LEGACY AND RESULTS ARCHIVE" (Press release). The Football Association. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ↑ Lacey-Hatton, Jack (2022-11-18). "Lionesses introduce 'legacy numbers' for players past and present". Mirror . Retrieved 2023-06-19.
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