Jodie Taylor
Footballer; England National Team Striker
Born
May 17th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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A professional footballer, contributed significantly as a striker for the England women's national football team. Played for clubs such as Birmingham City, Arsenal, and Portland Thorns. Achieved recognition for performance in international tournaments.
Scored six goals during the UEFA Women's Euro 2017
Member of the England squad that reached the semifinals of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup
Played in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup
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