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Claire Lacey

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Claire Lacey
Personal information
Date of birth (1975-06-12) 12 June 1975 (age 49)
Place of birth East London, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper / Central Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1993-2005 West Ham United 350 (0)
International career
1996 England 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Claire Lacey is a former England women's international footballer who played for West Ham United.[1][2] Lacey is notable for being the first West ham player to win a cap for England.[3]

International career

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In November 2022, Lacey was recognized by The Football Association as one of the England national team's legacy players, and as the 112th women's player to be capped by England.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Glanville, Luke (May 23, 2018). "Exclusive: West Ham Ladies Legend Claire Lacey On Team's 2017/2018 Success".
  2. ^ "Lily Mellors makes instant impression at C&K Basildon after West Ham United exit". Echo.
  3. ^ "West Ham United Women | Biography & Wiki". VAVEL.
  4. ^ "ENGLAND PLAYER LEGACY AND RESULTS ARCHIVE" (Press release). The Football Association. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  5. ^ Lacey-Hatton, Jack (2022-11-18). "Lionesses introduce 'legacy numbers' for players past and present". Mirror. Retrieved 2023-06-19.