Kirby reflects on first England call-up and 'Mini Messi' nickname

October 12, 2025

Former England star Fran Kirby reflects on the moment she received her first England call-up while playing for Reading in WSL2, which led to her breakthrough and being nicknamed 'Mini Messi'.

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