The 'daredevil child' scouted by an ex-England captain

CitrixNews Staff

· March 27, 2026 at 6:11 AM

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BBC Sport traces the origin story of Manchester United and England's Jess Park, from her grassroots in Brough to being scouted by Steph Houghton and her rise to prominence in the WSL.

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