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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Louise Wilkes

Lionesses’ first black player inducted into National Football Museum Hall of Fame

Kerry Davis, the Lionesses' first black player, has been inducted into the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame.

Davis, 60, made her international debut in 1982 for the Lionesses, becoming the first black player to represent her country. Across a 16-year international career, the ex-forward won 82 caps and scored an impressive 44 goals.

Davis told the MEN: “Heritage is very important to me. When I played, I realised I was the only one with dual heritage, but it's only now that I realise that’s an achievement and it’s important to me.

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