Connect with us

Latest News

Danielle Carter wants to kick on after debut hat-trick for England

ARSENAL striker Danielle Carter has set her sights on being in the England squad at the 2017 Women’s European Championship finals after hitting a hat-trick on her international debut as Mark Sampson’s side beat Estonia 8-0 in the first of their qualifying group games.

Pics: The

By Tony Leighton

 striker Danielle Carter has set her sights on being in the squad at the 2017 Women’s European finals after hitting a hat-trick on her international debut as ‘s side beat Estonia 8-0 in the first of their qualifying group games.

The 22-year-old Carter, who had previously played at every youth level for the national team, made her mark with a goal after just 90 seconds and then struck another two in the closing six minutes of the game in Tallinn.

“I’d have been happy with one goal, even just getting my first cap,” said Carter, “but to get three goals and for the team to get such a good win was perfect.

“I’m over the moon, and now I want to be involved in all the games leading up to the Euro finals and then to be in the squad for the tournament itself.”

SCUNTHORPE, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Danielle Carter of England in action during the UEFA European Women's U19 Championship Qualifier match between England and Finland at Glanford Park on March 31, 2012 in Scunthorpe, England. (Photo by Matt Lewis - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Danielle Carter in action for England U19s

Head coach Sampson was delighted with Carter’s contribution to a new-look England line-up that showed eight changes from the team’s previous outing, the 1-0 win against Germany in the World Cup third place play-off in July.

“We saw Dan grow in confidence throughout the game,” said Sampson. “Her movement was good, her ball security was good, and she was accurate in the penalty area which in international is what makes the difference.”

Carter is aiming to continue impressing the England boss as the Euro qualifying campaign unfolds.

“I watched the World Cup finals on TV and wanted that to be me playing out there,” she said. “So hopefully, if I can keep my place in the squad and carry on scoring goals, I’ll have a part to play at the Euro finals.”

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Tackle the News

- Sign Up for our weekly Football League Newsletter Today!
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Best Betting Sites at Betinireland.ienew-UK-football-betting-sites-banner

More in Latest News

  • Electric frontman Electric frontman

    Jamie Vardy “perfect” for Sheffield United – says Don Hutchinson

    Former Sheffield United midfielder Don Hutchinson is backing Sheffield Wednesday fan and former academy player Jamie Vardy to make the switch to Bramall Lane this summer.  Vardy left Leicester City at the end of last season, following 13 years at the Foxes, in which time he won a Premier League title and scored 183 goals in the process.  Born in Sheffield, the striker was an Owls...

  • Danny Ward has returned to his hometown club Wrexham (Mike Egerton/PA) Danny Ward has returned to his hometown club Wrexham (Mike Egerton/PA)

    Wales goalkeeper Danny Ward joins hometown club Wrexham

    Former Liverpool and Leicester City goalkeeper Danny Ward has completed an emotional return to his hometown club Wrexham.

  • Fantasy Football League 2025-26 – Enter Now

    For the latest updates and tables follow this link Welcome to the third season of Fantasy Football League. It will cost you only £5 to enter and that is for the whole of the 2025/26 Season. The FFL 2025/26 entry deadline will be Noon on Sunday 31st August 2025. Fantasy...

  • Birmingham Birmingham

    Sky Bet EFL Fixtures Revealed for 2025/26 Season

    The fixtures for the 2025/26 Sky Bet EFL season have been confirmed, with all opening weekend matches in the Championship, League One and League Two set to once again be broadcast live on Sky Sports.  The action gets underway in League One and League Two over the weekend of 1-3...