NIWFA - International - U19

Current U19 squad for UEFA U19 Championships 2005

	Name: Emma Higgins Position: Goalkeeper Age: 18 Current Club: Glentoran Belfast Utd Hometown: Cargan, Ballymena Emma is an extremely talented goalkeeper. Playing at international level since she was 14, Emma has years of experience and this added to her cat-like reflexes and her incredible athleticism has earned her the position as number 1 for both the U19's and senior teams.
	Name: Tiarna McKenna Position: Goalkeeper Age: 16 Current Club: Cliftonville Ladies Hometown: Lisburn Although she may be the youngest player on the team, Tiarna displays great composure and focus during a game. Tiarna's handling and reflexes are fabulous and with each game she grows in confidence. A young girl with a very exciting future ahead of her.
	Name: Lynsey Corry Position: Defence / Forward Age: 17 Current Club: Glentoran Belfast United Hometown: Belfast Lynsey offers incredible versatility to the team as she can play either in defence or attack. She has amazing ability and composure on the ball, qualities which have just secured her a scholarship at the University of Arkansas commencing August 2005.
	Name: Lynne McFrederick Position: Defence Age: 18 Current Club: Fermanagh Mallards Hometown: Enniskillen Lynne is one of the many members of the squad who has progressed through the performance ladder from 14 yrs old when she competed in the Regional Development Squads to present day. Lynne displays amazing strength on the ball and as the tallest member of the team, can always be relied upon to clear away set-pieces in the air.
	Name: Ashley Hutton Position: Defence Age: 17 Current Club: Arsenal Ladies Hometown: Bangor Currently studying and playing at the Arsenal Ladies Academy, Ashley is on of the most promising players from Northern Ireland. Making her debut for the Senior team at the Algarve Cup, Ashley was voted player of the tournament for Northern Ireland - her lightening speed and tenacious tackling making her a thorn in the side of any attacker
	Name: Kellie Leyland Position: Defence / Midfield Age: 18 Current Club: Garswood College Hometown: Liverpool Kellie is a fantastic defender with great strength and tackling ability. As the captain of the team, Kellie displays great leadership qualities on the field, epitomized in her never say die attitude. Kellie's playing ability has attracted many scholarship offers from the United States, though she finally decided on Hartford University, a top NCAA Division 1 college.
	Name: Martine Power Position: Defence / Midfield Age: 17 Current Club: Cliftonville Ladies Hometown: Belfast Martine has worked her way up the various age groups since competing in the Regional Development Squads at the age of 13. Good in the air and a great tackler, Martine offers great versatility both in defence and midfield.
	Name: Rebecca Corish Position: Defence / Midfield Age: 17 Current Club: Newtownabbey Strikers Hometown: Greenisland Rebecca displays great composure on the ball and always keeps a cool head! Technically a very good player and an excellent passer of the ball.
	Name: Louise Irvine Position: Midfield Age: 18 Current Club: Donegal Celtic Hometown: Belfast Louise is a hard tackling central midfielder who imposes her presence on the opposition. Louise's crunching tackles inspire the rest of the team to play hard.
	Name: Naomh Larkham Position: Midfield Age: 18 Current Club: Glenavon Ladies Hometown: Craigavon Naomh has only recently just emerged onto the international level and although relatively inexperienced compared to the rest of the squad, she displays incredible technical ability and vision.
	Name: Lisa O'Neill Position: Midfield Age: 17 Current Club: Northland Raiders Hometown: Newtownards Lisa's progress since suffering a potentially career ending injury two years ago has been remarkable. Despite having reconstructive surgery on her knee, Lisa remains fearless in a tackle and a hard-hitting as any other of her teammates. Lisa's commitment and dedication earned her a place in the Algarve Cup, a place thoroughly deserved.
	Name: Roisin Havelin Position: Midfield Age: 17 Current Club: Ballymena United All Stars Born: Ballymena Roisin is an extremely gifted player, with great composure and vision. Roisin has the ability to change a game and her performances will have a big impact on Northern Ireland's overall performances at the tournament.
	Name: Rachel Furness Position: Midfield / Forward Age: 16 Current Club: Sunderland Ladies Hometown: Newcastle-upon-Tyne Rachel is an extremely gifted young player with an exciting future ahead of her. Rachel has great pace and a powerful left foot - a wicked combination which would terrify any defender. Rachel has recently moved to Sunderland Ladies which will hopefully see her competing weekly at a level in England.
	Name: Jessica Stephens Position: Midfield / Forward Age: 18 Current Club: Glentoran Belfast United Hometown: Antrim Jessica is an extremely hard working player, who offers great speed on the wing. As one of the older players on the team, her experience at this level will be crucial for the success of the team in Switzerland.
	Name: Sarah McFadden Position: Midfield / Forward Age: 17 Current Club: Ballymena United All Stars Hometown: Magherafelt Sarah's development at international level has been very exciting. With every game, Sarah grows in confidence and ability - this coupled with her amazing athleticism and height must make every defender tremor with fear. Made her debut for the Senior's at the Algarve Cup. A great player with a very big future ahead of her!
	Name: Julie McLaughlin Position: Midfield / Forward Age: 17 Current Club: Institute Flame Hometown: Derry Julie's enthusiasm and tireless running epitomize her approach to every game. Technically, Julie is a great player, who displays the greatest pride in playing for her country.
	Name: Lisa Carleton Position: Midfield / Forward Age: 17 Current Club: Fermanagh Mallards Hometown: Enniskillen Despite being one of the smallest players on the team, Lisa's speed and strength on the ball is incredible. A very skilful player who has the ability to score long range shots.
	Name: Danielle McDowell Position: Midfield / Forward Age: 18 Current Club: Newtownabbey Strikers Hometown: Belfast Danielle is one of the most capped players for Northern Ireland. Her vision and ability on the ball are fantastic. Was a member of the 2004 Senior Squad that competed in the Algarve Cup. Danielle's experience will be essential for the teams success at Switzerland.