Terri Springett is a former England women's international footballer. She represented the

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at senior international level. She won the

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with

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after they defeated

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in the final at

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. Springett scored twice in a 4-2 win. After moving to Friends of Fulham, she lost in both the 1989 and 1990 finals.

International career

In November 2022, Springett was recognized by

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as one of the England national team's legacy players, and as the 52nd women's player to be capped by England.

Personal life

Terri Springett is the daughter of

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winner

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. Since retiring from professional football she is the club secretary for

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Honours

Howbury Grange *

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References

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