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Megan Feringa

Second-ever Lionesses captain reaches historic 50-cap mark

Reaching 50 caps is a milestone that not many footballers experience, but the Lionesses’ second-ever captain Carol Thomas in particular knows how significant the moment can be in a footballer’s career, having been the first women’s player to achieve the feat in the England shirt.

Indeed, this weekend marks 38 years since the Hull-born right-back made her 50th appearance for the Lionesses, becoming the first England women’s player to rack up so many caps.

England and Preston North End legend Sir Tom Finney presented Carol Thomas with her cap, before her side went on to defeat Scotland 4-0 at Preston North End.

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