Fourteen-year-old goalkeeper Daisy Burnfield from Chilbolton has been selected to join the England U15 women's football development pool. Daisy, who is in her third season as keeper at Southampton Football Club's women's academy, has enjoyed success against many premier league clubs in the south and south east and has created an enviable reputation as a fearless shot-stopper. One of triplets, Daisy has been playing with her sister Rowena for five years. Her talent was spotted by coach Robin North, who believes her ability as a keeper is almost unique in the women's game at her level. The teenager will spend two days in the U15 development pool at the end of February in Reading, under the watchful eye of women's national coach Hope Powell. Daisy's mother Josephine is delighted about her daughter's selection, and her enthusiasm has been crucial to the girls' success in the fast-developing game of women's football.
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