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Fran Kirby: English footballer
Francesca Kirby is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Women's Super League club 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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Kirby 'has a lot to give' for 'ambitious' Brighton

England international Fran Kirby "strongly believes she still has a lot to give" following her move to Brighton on a free transfer after her Chelsea contract expired.
BBC Sport - Published

England's Kirby joins Brighton after Chelsea exit

Brighton sign England international Fran Kirby on a free transfer following the expiry of her contract at WSL champions Chelsea.
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Striker Kirby to leave Chelsea at end of season

England striker Fran Kirby is to leave Chelsea after a trophy-laden nine years with the club.
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Kirby pulls out of England squad with knee injury

Chelsea 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 & abuse

Chelsea'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 image

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes says she is "proud" of midfielder Fran Kirby for speaking out on body image issues in women's football.
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England return 'special' after year out - Kirby

England 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 Wiegman

England 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.
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Kirby returns to England squad after eight months out

Chelsea 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 2024

chelsea trigger kirby contract extension to 2024
Chelsea 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 Cup

chelsea and england's kirby ruled out of world cup
Chelsea 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 Kirby

nobbs called up to england squad to replace kirby
Aston 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 squad

park replaces kirby in lionesses squad
Everton'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 WSL

Goals 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 squad

Chloe 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 injured

Goalkeeper 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' strike

Fran 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 fatigue

England 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 Euros

England 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 Kirby

Chelsea 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 Women

Watch 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 Arsenal

Watch Chelsea's Fran Kirby put her side 1-0 up inside three minutes in the Women's FA Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley.
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