says former England and Team GB captain Stoney.
“For me it’s an opportunity to form something, to create something, to mould a team your own way, to get the players in, coach them, work with them and create something.”
Starting from scratch, Stoney and her team handpicked the 21-strong squad with three main considerations in mind: character, talent and winning behaviours. An excellent mix of experience, youth and returning stars, there are some fascinating stories behind the squad’s journey to signing for United’s first professional women’s team.
England Under-17 international defender Lucy Roberts follows in the footsteps of her great great grandfather in representing the club; Charlie Roberts was the first-ever captain to lead Manchester United out at Old Trafford.