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Fran Kirby

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Fran Kirby: English footballer
Francesca Kirby is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Chelsea and the England national team. She began her career with hometown club Reading before moving to Chelsea in July 2015. In August 2014, Kirby won her first senior cap for England. She represented her country at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada, the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France and the UEFA Women's Euro 2017 in the Netherlands.

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Kirby pulls out of England squad with knee injury

Chelsea forward Fran Kirby withdraws from the England squad because of a "minor knee injury".
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'She looks big today' - Kirby on body image & abuse

Chelsea's Fran Kirby talks to BBC Sport about dealing with abuse about her body shape, returning from injury and her club future.
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'Body shape doesn't determine fitness'

England and Chelsea midfielder Fran Kirby talks to BBC Sport about dealing with abuse regarding her body shape.
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Hayes 'proud' of Kirby for speaking out on body image

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes says she is "proud" of midfielder Fran Kirby for speaking out on body image issues in women's football.
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England return 'special' after year out - Kirby

England midfielder Fran Kirby says she "won't forget" the reception she received from fans on her return to international duty.
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I'm happy Kirby is back, says Wiegman

England manager Sarina Wiegman says she is happy for Fran Kirby, who has recovered from a serious knee injury to earn a recall for their two Women's Nations League matches against Belgium.
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Kirby returns to England squad after eight months out

Chelsea midfielder Fran Kirby is back in the England squad for this month's Women's Nations League matches after recovering from injury.
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Chelsea trigger Kirby contract extension to 2024

chelsea trigger kirby contract extension to 2024
Chelsea will exercise the option to to extend England Euro 2022-winning midfielder Fran Kirby's contract by a year to 2024.
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Chelsea and England's Kirby ruled out of World Cup

chelsea and england's kirby ruled out of world cup
Chelsea and England midfielder Fran Kirby confirms she will miss the World Cup because of a knee problem which requires surgery.
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Nobbs called up to England squad to replace Kirby

nobbs called up to england squad to replace kirby
Aston Villa midfielder Jordan Nobbs has been called up to the England squad for the Arnold Clark Cup to replace the injured Fran Kirby.
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Park replaces Kirby in Lionesses squad

park replaces kirby in lionesses squad
Everton's on-loan forward Jess Park replaces Fran Kirby in the England squad for the games against Japan and Norway.
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Highlights: Chelsea come from behind to beat West Ham in WSL

Goals from Fran Kirby, Sam Kerr and Millie Bright see Chelsea turn around an early deficit and beat London rivals West Ham 3-1 in the Women's Super League.
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Women's international friendlies: England's Chloe Kelly and Fran Kirby return to squad

Chloe Kelly and Fran Kirby have returned to England's squad to face world champions United States and Czech Republic in international friendlies next month.
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Women's World Cup qualifiers: England's Chloe Kelly and Fran Kirby out injured

Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton is left out of the first 23-player England squad since their triumph at Euro 2022.
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Euro 2022: Fran Kirby puts England 1-0 up against Northern Ireland with a 'sublime' strike

Fran Kirby puts England 1-0 up against Northern Ireland with a "precision finish" in the first half of their Euro 2022 match at St Mary's Stadium.
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Euro 2022: Fran Kirby 'happy to be selected' for England squad after fatigue

England forward Fran Kirby says she was "happy to be selected" for the Euro 2022 squad after suffering with fatigue.
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England's Fran Kirby will train 'in a safe way' for Euros

England forward Fran Kirby says she will need to train in a "safe way" to ensure she remains fit for Euro 2022.
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Women's FA Cup final: Chelsea boss Emma Hayes praises best Sam Kerr & Fran Kirby

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes is full of praise for strikers Sam Kerr and Fran Kirby following victory over Arsenal in the Women's FA Cup final.
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Women's FA Cup final highlights: Arsenal Women 0-3 Chelsea Women

Watch highlights as an early goal from Fran Kirby and a Sam Kerr brace helps Chelsea comfortably see off Arsenal in the delayed final to last season's FA Cup to win their first domestic treble.
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Women's FA Cup final: Fran Kirby gives Chelsea early lead against Arsenal

Watch Chelsea's Fran Kirby put her side 1-0 up inside three minutes in the Women's FA Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley.
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WSL: Fran Kirby joins 100 club for Chelsea - watch five great goals

Watch five great WSL goals from Fran Kirby after the forward reached an incredible milestone by scoring her 100th goal for Chelsea against Birmingham.
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Chelsea 5-0 Birmingham: Kirby scores 100th goal for Chelsea to thrash Birmingham

Watch highlights as Fran Kirby scores her 100th goal for Chelsea in their 5-0 win over Birmingham City.
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Chelsea 2-0 Leicester City: Pernille Harder and Fran Kirby goals sink Foxes

Late goals from Chelsea's Pernille Harder and Fran Kirby deny Leicester City a first point in the Women's Super League.
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Women's Ballon d'Or: Ellen White and Fran Kirby on shortlist

England's Ellen White and Fran Kirby are on the 20-strong shortlist for the 2021 Women's Ballon d'Or award.
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Birmingham City Women 0-4 Chelsea Women: Kerr and Kirby on target again for dominant Blues

Chelsea will face Man City in the last four of the FA Cup after substitutes Sam Kerr and Fran Kirby both come on to score against Birmingham.
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Man Utd 1-6 Chelsea: Sam Kerr scores twice in dominant win

Watch highlights as Chelsea thrash Manchester United 6-1 with with Fran Kirby, Pernille Harder and Sam Kerr among the scorers.
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WSL: Fran Kirby scores her 50th WSL goal to put Chelsea 1-0 up against Man Utd

Watch as Fran Kirby taps in her 50th WSL goal against Manchester United, putting Chelsea 1-0 up.
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Watch: Chelsea forward Fran Kirby on backflips, crazy golf and Christmas pyjamas

Backflips, crazy golf and Christmas pyjamas - find out how Chelsea forward Fran Kirby rates her team-mates before their game against Manchester United on Sunday.
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WSL highlights - Chelsea 4-0 Everton: Kerr scores brace

Watch highlights as goals from Sam Kerr, Fran Kirby and Beth England help defending champions Chelsea to a comfortable victory over Everton in the Women's Super League.
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WSL: Chelsea's Fran Kirby scores 'wonderful goal' against Everton

Chelsea's Fran Kirby scores a "wonderful" goal to give Chelsea the lead against Everton in the Women's Super League game at Kingsmeadow.
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Fran Kirby: Chelsea 'know we can come back fighting' from Arsenal defeat

Fran Kirby says Chelsea "want to win as many trophies as they can" and that they will "come back fighting" following their WSL defeat by Arsenal.
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Tokyo 2020: 'I had to start from scratch' - Fran Kirby on her pride at making Olympics

Fran Kirby says she is "lucky and proud" to make the Olympic squad 18 months after being diagnosed with a heart condition.
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PFA Player of the Year: Chelsea's Fran Kirby wins award for second time

Chelsea forward Fran Kirby is named the Professional Footballers' Association women's Players' Player of the Year for the second time.
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Tokyo 2020: Watch five great goals from Team GB's football stars

Before Tokyo 2020, watch five great goals from Great Britain's football stars including Chelsea's Fran Kirby and Manchester City's Caroline Weir.
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PFA Player of the Year: Fran Kirby or Sam Kerr? BBC pundits' WSL verdict

Who should win the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award? BBC pundits have their say.
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Women's Champions League: Chelsea 4-1 Bayern Munich highlights

Watch highlights as a brace from Fran Kirby, plus goals from Ji So-yun and Pernille Harder, help Chelsea thrash Bayern Munich to reach their Women's Champions League final.
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Fran Kirby: Chelsea and England forward scoops FWA player of the year award for second time

Chelsea and England forward Fran Kirby is named the Football Writers' Association women's footballer of the year.
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WSL: Watch Fran Kirby's best moments from incredible Chelsea season

Watch Fran Kirby's best moments from her incredible Women's Super League season, featuring 16 goals and 11 assists for champions Chelsea.
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Women's Super League: Chelsea's Fran Kirby top performer, according to Carteret Analytics

Chelsea forward Fran Kirby was the best player in this season's Women's Super League - according to statistics from Carteret Analytics.
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WSL 2021: How Kerr and Kirby finished off Chelsea's season in style

Watch the brilliant partnership between Chelsea forwards Fran Kirby and Sam Kerr in their 5-0 win over Reading women, as they finish the 2020/21 season scoring 52 goals between them.
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Chelsea Women 5-0 Reading Women: Watch highlights as Fran Kirby and Sam Kerr secure WSL title

Watch highlights of Chelsea women's 5-0 win over Reading women which sealed the Blues their second consecutive Women's Super League title.
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Chelsea 5-0 Reading: Emma Hayes' side retain WSL title with win

Chelsea retain their Women's Super League title as Fran Kirby scores twice in their ruthless victory over Reading.
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Chelsea 4-1 Bayern Munich (agg: 5-3): Fran Kirby double helps Blues reach Women's Champions League final

Late goals by Pernille Harder and Fran Kirby send Chelsea through to their first Women's Champions League final with a captivating win over Bayern Munich
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Bayern Munich v Chelsea: Fran Kirby says Blues 'belong' in Women's Champions League big games

Fran Kirby says Chelsea "belong" on the big stage before their Women's Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich.
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France 3-1 England: Lionesses beaten in friendly

Fran Kirby's penalty is not enough as England are beaten 3-1 by France in an entertaining friendly international.
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