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Lucy Staniforth - Sunderland

Position: Midfielder
Club: Sunderland
D.O.B: 02/10/1992
P.O.B: York
Debut: v Czech Republic 02/2008

Lucy is 16 and originally from York. Now living in Northumberland, she plays for Sunderland WFC.

Lucy currently has seven caps at U17 level, her first of which was earned when England played the Czech Republic in phase two of the UEFA European Championship.

Having played football since the age of seven, she was inspired by her brother Thomas Staniforth who played for Sheffield Wednesday.

TheFA.com asked some quickfire questions in preparation for the New Zealand World Cup in October 2008;

England highlight: England Debut, qualification to Euro Finals and World Cup

Favourite player: Wayne Rooney/Lionel Messi

Toughest opponent: France

Favourite film: Million Dollar Baby

Favourite TV programme: One Tree Hill

Favourite album: Ne-yo

Best piece of advice you've been given: When you think you’ve made it, that’s when you should give up.