Fran Kirby
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Francesca Kirby is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Chelsea and the England national team. She began her career with hometown club Reading before moving to Chelsea in July 2015. In August 2014, Kirby won her first senior cap for England. She represented her country at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada, the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France and the UEFA Women's Euro 2017 in the Netherlands.
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Striker Kirby to leave Chelsea at end of seasonEngland striker Fran Kirby is to leave Chelsea after a trophy-laden nine years with the club.BBC Sport - Published | |
Kirby pulls out of England squad with knee injuryChelsea forward Fran Kirby withdraws from the England squad because of a "minor knee injury".BBC Sport - Published | |
'She looks big today' - Kirby on body image & abuseChelsea's Fran Kirby talks to BBC Sport about dealing with abuse about her body shape, returning from injury and her club future.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Body shape doesn't determine fitness'England and Chelsea midfielder Fran Kirby talks to BBC Sport about dealing with abuse regarding her body shape.BBC Sport - Published | |
Hayes 'proud' of Kirby for speaking out on body imageChelsea boss Emma Hayes says she is "proud" of midfielder Fran Kirby for speaking out on body image issues in women's football.BBC Sport - Published | |
England return 'special' after year out - KirbyEngland midfielder Fran Kirby says she "won't forget" the reception she received from fans on her return to international duty.BBC Sport - Published | |
I'm happy Kirby is back, says WiegmanEngland manager Sarina Wiegman says she is happy for Fran Kirby, who has recovered from a serious knee injury to earn a recall for their two Women's Nations League matches against Belgium.BBC Sport - Published | |
Kirby returns to England squad after eight months outChelsea midfielder Fran Kirby is back in the England squad for this month's Women's Nations League matches after recovering from injury.BBC Sport - Published | |
Chelsea trigger Kirby contract extension to 2024Chelsea will exercise the option to to extend England Euro 2022-winning midfielder Fran Kirby's contract by a year to 2024.BBC Sport - Published | |
Chelsea and England's Kirby ruled out of World CupChelsea and England midfielder Fran Kirby confirms she will miss the World Cup because of a knee problem which requires surgery.BBC Sport - Published | |
Nobbs called up to England squad to replace KirbyAston Villa midfielder Jordan Nobbs has been called up to the England squad for the Arnold Clark Cup to replace the injured Fran Kirby.BBC Sport - Published | |
Park replaces Kirby in Lionesses squadEverton's on-loan forward Jess Park replaces Fran Kirby in the England squad for the games against Japan and Norway.BBC Sport - Published | |
Highlights: Chelsea come from behind to beat West Ham in WSLGoals from Fran Kirby, Sam Kerr and Millie Bright see Chelsea turn around an early deficit and beat London rivals West Ham 3-1 in the Women's Super League.BBC Sport - Published | Women's international friendlies: England's Chloe Kelly and Fran Kirby return to squadChloe Kelly and Fran Kirby have returned to England's squad to face world champions United States and Czech Republic in international friendlies next month.BBC Sport - Published |
Women's World Cup qualifiers: England's Chloe Kelly and Fran Kirby out injuredGoalkeeper Hannah Hampton is left out of the first 23-player England squad since their triumph at Euro 2022.BBC Sport - Published | Euro 2022: Fran Kirby puts England 1-0 up against Northern Ireland with a 'sublime' strikeFran Kirby puts England 1-0 up against Northern Ireland with a "precision finish" in the first half of their Euro 2022 match at St Mary's Stadium.BBC Sport - Published |
Euro 2022: Fran Kirby 'happy to be selected' for England squad after fatigueEngland forward Fran Kirby says she was "happy to be selected" for the Euro 2022 squad after suffering with fatigue.BBC Sport - Published | England's Fran Kirby will train 'in a safe way' for EurosEngland forward Fran Kirby says she will need to train in a "safe way" to ensure she remains fit for Euro 2022.BBC Sport - Published |
Women's FA Cup final: Chelsea boss Emma Hayes praises best Sam Kerr & Fran KirbyChelsea boss Emma Hayes is full of praise for strikers Sam Kerr and Fran Kirby following victory over Arsenal in the Women's FA Cup final.BBC Sport - Published | Women's FA Cup final highlights: Arsenal Women 0-3 Chelsea WomenWatch highlights as an early goal from Fran Kirby and a Sam Kerr brace helps Chelsea comfortably see off Arsenal in the delayed final to last season's FA Cup to win their first domestic treble.BBC Sport - Published |
Women's FA Cup final: Fran Kirby gives Chelsea early lead against ArsenalWatch Chelsea's Fran Kirby put her side 1-0 up inside three minutes in the Women's FA Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley.BBC Sport - Published | WSL: Fran Kirby joins 100 club for Chelsea - watch five great goalsWatch five great WSL goals from Fran Kirby after the forward reached an incredible milestone by scoring her 100th goal for Chelsea against Birmingham.BBC Sport - Published |
Chelsea 5-0 Birmingham: Kirby scores 100th goal for Chelsea to thrash BirminghamWatch highlights as Fran Kirby scores her 100th goal for Chelsea in their 5-0 win over Birmingham City.BBC Sport - Published | Chelsea 2-0 Leicester City: Pernille Harder and Fran Kirby goals sink FoxesLate goals from Chelsea's Pernille Harder and Fran Kirby deny Leicester City a first point in the Women's Super League.BBC Sport - Published |
Women's Ballon d'Or: Ellen White and Fran Kirby on shortlistEngland's Ellen White and Fran Kirby are on the 20-strong shortlist for the 2021 Women's Ballon d'Or award.BBC Sport - Published | Birmingham City Women 0-4 Chelsea Women: Kerr and Kirby on target again for dominant BluesChelsea will face Man City in the last four of the FA Cup after substitutes Sam Kerr and Fran Kirby both come on to score against Birmingham.BBC Sport - Published |
Man Utd 1-6 Chelsea: Sam Kerr scores twice in dominant winWatch highlights as Chelsea thrash Manchester United 6-1 with with Fran Kirby, Pernille Harder and Sam Kerr among the scorers.BBC Sport - Published | WSL: Fran Kirby scores her 50th WSL goal to put Chelsea 1-0 up against Man UtdWatch as Fran Kirby taps in her 50th WSL goal against Manchester United, putting Chelsea 1-0 up.BBC Sport - Published |
Watch: Chelsea forward Fran Kirby on backflips, crazy golf and Christmas pyjamasBackflips, crazy golf and Christmas pyjamas - find out how Chelsea forward Fran Kirby rates her team-mates before their game against Manchester United on Sunday.BBC Sport - Published | WSL highlights - Chelsea 4-0 Everton: Kerr scores braceWatch highlights as goals from Sam Kerr, Fran Kirby and Beth England help defending champions Chelsea to a comfortable victory over Everton in the Women's Super League.BBC Sport - Published |
WSL: Chelsea's Fran Kirby scores 'wonderful goal' against EvertonChelsea's Fran Kirby scores a "wonderful" goal to give Chelsea the lead against Everton in the Women's Super League game at Kingsmeadow.BBC Sport - Published | Fran Kirby: Chelsea 'know we can come back fighting' from Arsenal defeatFran Kirby says Chelsea "want to win as many trophies as they can" and that they will "come back fighting" following their WSL defeat by Arsenal.BBC Sport - Published |
Tokyo 2020: 'I had to start from scratch' - Fran Kirby on her pride at making OlympicsFran Kirby says she is "lucky and proud" to make the Olympic squad 18 months after being diagnosed with a heart condition.BBC Sport - Published | PFA Player of the Year: Chelsea's Fran Kirby wins award for second timeChelsea forward Fran Kirby is named the Professional Footballers' Association women's Players' Player of the Year for the second time.BBC Sport - Published |