#129

#129 - The Q&A Series - Julie Fletcher - Representing England at 18, World Cups & Career Successes
Julie Fletcher, former England Women’s International Footballer, who played went on and played for Millwall Lionesses, Croydon, Charlton Athletic Ladies and Arsenal ladies. Overcoming many opportunities of adversities and challenges within her career, including various injuries, delaying having a family and the loss of her farther, Julie decided to retire following a fantastic career. Julie played for England at least 30 times, representing her country in the World Cup and the Euro’s, playing under former England international and manager, Hope Powell. Julie started playing football at the age of 15, being one of the youngest players to sign for Millwall Lionesses and playing for England. In a fantastic career, winning the FA Women’s Cup 3 times and X2 Premier League Titles, being called into the England squad as a teenager, making the world cup Quarter Finals, playing within the Euro’s, to playing for Arsenal, Charlton and Millwall, being named as England’s Legacy Player #102, Julie has since retired and has now become the Joint Head of Women’s Football for Rebirth Soccer.
➡️Being the youngest player in a World Cup squad and to be called up to England Women's Senior Team at the age of 18
➡️World Cup's, Euro's, FA Women's Cup and League football
➡️Playing for Millwall Lionesses, Charlton Athletic Ladies & Arsenal Ladies
➡️Starting at a family at the age of 30, retirement and playing for the love of the game
➡️The decision to retire and wondering if it was too early?
➡️Inspired by dad and always having the support from dad throughout Julie's career
➡️Playing alongside and under Hope Powell in the England team
➡️Toughest moments from playing career and reflecting back
➡️Highest moments from playing career and reflecting back
➡️Playing for various managers, relationships and the moments from time as a player
➡️What retirement now looks like, family, running a business and being an England Legacy Cap holder
➡️Relationships with team mates and maintaining friendships beyond football and retirement
➡️Demands on one-self as a person and as a player, combining family, career, aspirations and physical and mental demands
& MUCH MORE 🔥
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