Leah Williamson
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 |
| Date of birth | March 29,1997 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Born | Milton Keynes |
| United Kingdom | |
| Height | 170 (cm) |
| Date joined | Arsenal W. F. C. |
| Current teams | Arsenal W. F. C. |
| England women's national football team | |
| Job | Footballer |
| Number | 6 |
| Position | Midfielder, Centre back |
| Current team | Arsenal |
| Teams | Arsenal W.F.C. |
| England women's national football team | |
| Great Britain | |
| Weight | 63 (kg) |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 462340 |
Leah Williamson Life story
Leah Cathrine Williamson OBE is an English professional footballer who plays for Women's Super League club Arsenal and captains the England women's national team. A versatile player, she plays in central defence or the midfield. She has spent her entire senior domestic career at Arsenal.
Newspaper headlines: 'BBC under fire' over star in 'photos probe'
... She was joined by footballers Beth Mead, Leah Williamson and Jill Scott who were all members of the England women s Euro winning team...
Laura Nuttall's sister Gracie: 'It feels like losing a future and a sibling'
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New Year Honours 2023: Brian May and Lionesses on list
... England captain Leah Williamson is made an OBE and teammates Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Ellen White become MBEs...
Boots and balls made for men an injury risk to women footballers
... Stress fractures , a group of sports and exercise researchers, doctors and staff involved in the elite women s game - including England player Leah Williamson - point to the need for more kit and technology tailored to women s needs and body shape...
London Marathon 2022: Race attracts 42,000 participants
... The race was started by Lionesses Leah Williamson, Ellen White and Jill Scott, from England s Women s Euro 2022 team...
Euro 2022: Leah Williamson's mum talks matchday nerves
... Always a leaderFor many, Leah Williamson has become the face of England women s football...
Euro 2022: Leah Williamson's mum talks matchday nerves
The pressure of an International Football tournament is immense, but watching your daughter play in one is also pretty nerve-shredding.
That's how Amanda Williamson, mother of England captain Leah, feels.
" With my hand on my heart, it doesn't matter what game it is, I struggle to eat, I'm really nervous and become quiet, " she says.
But she tells Radio 1 Newsbeat that seeing everyone enjoy England's success brings " that little bit of pleasure".
" The Noise in the stadiums has been amazing. You can't hear yourself think. So we just hope that continues, " she says.
The Lionesses will be competing in their fourth successive tournament semi-final when they face Sweden later, hoping to reach a major final for the First Time since 2009.
Always a leaderFor many, Leah Williamson has become The Face of England women's football.
Considering her lack of major tournament experience, her appointment as captain for this summer's European Championship could have raised eyebrows.
But England manager Sarina Wiegman calls her a " great leader" and, for Leah's mum, it came as no surprise.
Amanda says Leah, now 25 years old, has " always been a leader, even from a young age".
" She's always been The One to organise things and always been level-headed so I don't think she's changed at all. That's just The Way Leah is, " she says.
Amanda reflects on The Family 's trip to the Euros in 2017 and says it's " a surreal moment" to see Leah now leading England out on to The Pitch .
It was a late winner in extra-time which sealed England's place in the semi-final.
" You're thinking: 'I can't cope with penalties,' but also The Girls aren't ready to Go Home . "
But she says Leah's Brother Jacob has it much worse when It Comes to nerves, with " his head in his hands, Looking Down and fingers in ears so he couldn't hear anything".
It's been a record-breaking Euros in terms of viewing figures, with a peak television audience of 7. 6 million watching England's dramatic quarter-final win over Spain.
And Amanda hopes The Hype around The Women 's game will carry on for years to come.
" We walk The Streets towards The Games and people see The Names on the Back of our shirts, " she says.
" Everybody is forever just shouting 'Good Luck to the Williamsons'. Every girl is getting so much support, so we just hope that continues. "
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Source of news: bbc.com
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