‘I was not meant to be here’ – Everton goalkeeper’s remarkable journey after car crash

Everton goalkeeper Foster has reflected on her journey back to elite soccer after surviving a serious car crash in Finland in 2021. The 28-year-old suffered seven fractures in her neck and vertebrae, alongside injuries to her cheekbone, knee, and lung, but managed to return to the Women's Super League and make her Everton debut in a 2-0 win over Birmingham City.

In addition to overcoming the life-threatening accident, Foster discussed managing moderate hearing loss throughout her playing career. She explained how relying on visual cues and vibrations helped her succeed without wearing hearing aids during matches, while taking pride in representing Merseyside and inspiring others with disabilities.