'Am I a pioneer?' The Lionesses' first black player

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In 1982, Kerry Davis became the first black woman to play for England, paving the way for future generations, but she has only recently received the recognition she deserves.

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Kerry Davis

English footballer

I had an ambition to play at the highest level possible - Davis

Kerry Davis speaks to BBC Sport about her experience being the first black player to play for England's women.

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England women's national football team

Women's national football team representing England

Knight admits historical blackface social media post

England women captain Heather Knight admits a charge over a historical social media post when she was pictured in blackface.

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England national football team

Men's association football team

'I can't think about retirement': Why Carroll wants to play until 40

Former Newcastle, Liverpool and England striker Andy Carroll is enjoying the latter part of his career in the French fourth tier.

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England scores late Spurs equaliser in dramatic finale

Beth England scores a 96th-minute equaliser for Tottenham Hotspur after Rachel Daly's 89th-minute header looked to have won the game for hosts Aston Villa.

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