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- ↑ Slegg, Chris; Gregory, Patricia (2021). A History of the Women's FA Cup Final. History Press. ISBN 9780750997713.
- ↑ O'Neill, Jen (12 June 2019). "40 years ago today: Scotland 2-3 England". She Kicks . Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ↑ "England squad named for World Cup". The FA. Retrieved 2023-06-19.
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