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Alex Greenwood

English footballer (born 1993)

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Alex Greenwood: English footballer (born 1993)
Alex Greenwood is an English professional footballer who plays for Women's Super League club Manchester City and the England national team. Primarily a left-sided defender, she plays as both a centre-back and a left-back. Greenwood began her senior career at Everton, Notts County and Liverpool, before playing for Olympique Lyonnais and winning Division 1 and the Champions League with the club. She also captained Manchester United, winning the Championship in their inaugural season. Greenwood is known for her tackling, positional play and passing; as a left-footed player she is a set-piece specialist, who often takes penalties, free kicks and corners.

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Man City not 'talked about as much' in title race

Captain Alex Greenwood says Manchester City "don't get talked about as much as other teams" in the Women's Super League title race.
BBC Sport - Published

Man City's Greenwood reveals her phone secrets in Unlocked

Manchester City centre-back Alex Greenwood unlocks her phone for BBC Sport's Liam MacDevitt to reveal her holiday highlights, coffee order and the most recent note she wrote.
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Greenwood heads England into lead against Scotland

Alex Greenwood heads England into a 1-0 lead against Scotland in their crucial Nations League game at Hampden.
BBC Sport - Published

Man City's Greenwood to miss Arsenal match with head injury

Alex Greenwood will miss Manchester City's match with Arsenal this Sunday as she continues to recover from a head injury.
BBC Sport - Published

Greenwood to return to Man City for medical checks

Alex Greenwood will return to Manchester City for further medical check-ups after sustaining a head injury in England's defeat by Belgium in the Women's Nations League.
BBC Sport - Published

England player given oxygen on pitch and stretchered off after suffering head injury

England defender Alex Greenwood was given oxygen by medical staff on the pitch before being carried off on a stretcher after a clash of heads during a Nations League match against Belgium.
Sky News - Published

Greenwood taken off on stretcher after head clash

Defender Alex Greenwood is taken off on a stretcher following a clash of heads in England's Women's Nations League match with Belgium.
BBC Sport - Published

How harsh was Greenwood's red card for time wasting?

BBC Sport explores the data to determine whether Alex Greenwood's controversial second yellow card for time wasting really was deserved.
BBC Sport - Published

'Ridiculous' red card mars Man City draw with Chelsea

The 26 seconds that Alex Greenwood used up before taking a free-kick for Manchester City proved more costly than expected in their 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
BBC Sport - Published

Highlights: Chelsea draw with nine-player Man City

Chelsea score in injury time to rescue a point at Manchester City, who have England internationals Alex Greenwood and Lauren Hemp sent off.
BBC Sport - Published

Greenwood sees second yellow card for time-wasting

England and Man City defender Alex Greenwood is sent off against Chelsea after receiving a second yellow card for time-wasting at a free-kick.
BBC Sport - Published

Lionesses and Hermoso nominated for Fifa women's awards

England's Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood, Lauren James and Keira Walsh are among the nominees for the Fifa Best Awards.
BBC Sport - Published

Greenwood out of England squad to face Australia

greenwood out of england squad to face australia
Manchester City defender Alex Greenwood pulls out of the England squad for their friendly against Australia after scoring a penalty in the Finalissima against Brazil.
BBC Sport - Published

'Frightening' Shaw can be best in world - Greenwood

'frightening' shaw can be best in world - greenwood
Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw has the focus and ability to be the world's best player, says team-mate Alex Greenwood.
BBC Sport - Published

Man City's Greenwood welcomes title-race pressure

man city's greenwood welcomes title-race pressure
Manchester City defender Alex Greenwood says she "welcomes" the pressure of the Women's Super League title race.
BBC Sport - Published

Greenwood 'really enjoying' England role

greenwood 'really enjoying' england role
Manchester City defender Alex Greenwood says she is "really enjoying my football" after a strong performance in England's opening Arnold Clark Cup victory.
BBC Sport - Published

England's Greenwood extends Man City deal to 2026

england's greenwood extends man city deal to 2026
England defender Alex Greenwood signs a contract extension committing her to Manchester City until 2026.
BBC Sport - Published

England's Bronze & Greenwood to miss Japan game

England defenders Lucy Bronze and Alex Greenwood are ruled out of England's friendly against Japan in Murcia on Friday.
BBC Sport - Published

Women's FA Cup final: Sam Kerr's deflected effort puts Chelsea ahead in extra time

Sam Kerr's effort deflects in off Manchester City's Alex Greenwood to put Chelsea ahead again in the first half of extra time of the Women's FA Cup final.
BBC Sport - Published

Luxembourg 0-10 England: White, Greenwood and Bright score twice in Women's World Cup qualifier

Ellen White, Alex Greenwood and Millie Bright each score twice as England thump Luxembourg in their one-sided Women's World Cup qualifier.
BBC Sport - Published

WSL: Man City and England defender Alex Greenwood's skills challenge

Manchester City and England defender Alex Greenwood breaks down the skills needed in three in-game situations - one-on-one defending, free-kicks and crossing.
BBC Sport - Published