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England WU19s duo Ella Rutherford and Grace Neville host Q&A with their squad-mates

As England tackle the UEFA Women’s U19 Euro Finals in Scotland, Young Lionesses pair Ella Rutherford and Grace Neville have been getting to know their team-mates. In the first of this feature, we find out more from goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, midfielder Amy Rodgers and forward Ebony Salmon…

Wednesday 17 Jul 2019
Ella Rutherford and Grace Neville have been putting the questions to their team-mates on camp

Welcome to our show, On The Ball, when we'll ask you a few questions...

First up, can you talk us through your first England call-up. Hannah?

HH: I was 12 and it was for the U15s in a training camp at Warwick. I was a bit shocked, as I was two years younger than most of the others so it was a bit nerve-wracking.

Hannah Hampton and Amy Rodgers were among the first to face Ella and Grace in 'On the Ball'

AR: I think I was 15 and it was also at Warwick. I remember I had to fly back from Warwick by myself to get there. It was a good camp and I enjoyed it.

ES: I was 15 and it was at Warwick before we flew out to play a game against Germany. I was a bit nervous because it was my first camp but it was quite good.

The next question is what was your England debut and how did you feel?

HH: It was for the U15s against Holland, when we had a double fixture against them. It was 1-1 and I got subbed at half time to rotate the team. It was an honour, as I didn't think it would ever come because when I was playing out in Spain, I always said to my parents 'imagine if I played for England one day' so when I did they were proud. Now, they're our biggest supporter and they think everyone in the team is their daughter.

AR: Mine was also against the Netherlands for the U15s in a double header and I was pretty petrified, but I really enjoyed it. My best mate from school had played in the year above and I'd heard the stories about playing for England so I wanted to do it so badly as well.

ES: My debut was when I came on against Germany and we were 1-0 down so it was a tough game to come into. The coach just told me to express myself and relax so that made it easier.

Ebony Salmon was also a special guest in 'On the Ball'

Now it's our quickfire round, so no hesitating...

Best dancer?

HH: Jess
AR: Shannon
ES: Ella

Best DJ?

HH: Ella
AR: Ella, because she's the only DJ
ES: Ella

Yes! I like you all! What is your favourite chant?

HH: I've got a chant the fans do...'All we need is Hannah Hampton'
AR: I'm a Celtic fan, so it's 'You'll Never Walk Alone'
ES: I don’t know, probably the Three Lions one.

By FA Staff