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‘So incredibly grateful’ – Ex-Tractor Girl wins first England senior cap

Former Ipswich Town Women's player Freya Godfrey won her first senior cap for England Lionesses.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 2:00 PM
‘So incredibly grateful’ – Ex-Tractor Girl wins first England senior cap
Key Things to Know
  • Freya Godfrey won her first senior cap for the England Lionesses against Greece.
  • The 21-year-old forward replaced Lauren Hemp on the hour mark in England's 5-0 victory.
  • England's win at the King Power Stadium moved them closer to qualifying for the World Cup.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Ipswich Town Women forward Freya Godfrey has earned her first senior cap for the England Lionesses. The 21-year-old made her debut under manager Sarina Wiegman, coming on as a 60th-minute substitute for Lauren Hemp during a 5-0 victory against Greece at the King Power Stadium.

Godfrey, who now plays for London City Lionesses, became the 245th player to represent the senior national team. She previously scored eight goals in 16 appearances while on loan at Ipswich Town from Arsenal during the 2022/23 campaign.

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