Lucy Thomas (footballer)

Lucy Thomas (born 21 March 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Women's Championship club Birmingham City and has represented the England U23 team.

Lucy Thomas
Thomas in goal for Birmingham City in 2023
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-03-21) 21 March 2000[1]
Place of birth England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Birmingham City
Number 1
Youth career
Arsenal
Oxford United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2018 Oxford United 1 (0)
2019–2021 London City Lionesses 15 (0)
2021–2022 Coventry United 13 (0)
2022– Birmingham City 44 (0)
International career‡
2017–2018 England U17 0 (0)
2023– England U23 6 (0)
2024– England 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 April 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 April 2024

Club career

As part of her youth career, Thomas played for Women's Super League club Arsenal followed by National League side Oxford United.[2] In her senior career, she played for London City Lionesses, and Coventry United,[1] prior to joining Birmingham City in July 2022.[2] In May 2023, Thomas extended her contract until July 2024, with the option for to extend for another year.[3]

International career

In August 2018, Thomas was called up to an England under-19 training camp at St George's Park.[4]

Since February 2023, she has represented England under-23s,[5][6] making her debut on February 16 against Spain in a 0–0 draw.[7] On 27 May, 2024, Thomas was called up to the England senior team standby list for Euro 2025 qualifiers to replace an injured Kayla Rendell.[8] On 2 June she joined the main squad after Mary Earps withdrew due to a hip injury.[9]

Honours
Arsenal
Birmingham City
Individual

References
  1. Lucy Thomas at Soccerway
  2. "Lucy Thomas". Birmingham City Football Club. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  3. "Lucy Thomas agrees to terms on new deal". Birmingham City Football Club. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  4. "International Call Ups for Oxford United Women". www.oufc.co.uk. 15 August 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  5. Davies, Callum (8 February 2023). "Young Lionesses ready to roar again in February". www.englandfootball.com. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  6. "Lucy Thomas". Flashscore.co.uk. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  7. Smith, Frank (16 February 2023). "England WU23s take on Spain". www.englandfootball.com. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  8. "Maya le Tissier: Defender replaces Niamh Charles in England squad". BBC Sport. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  9. "Mary Earps: Man Utd goalkeeper withdraws from England squad with hip injury". BBC Sport. 2 June 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  10. "Awards23: Winners revealed". Birmingham City Football Club. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
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