Ramsey girl invited for Arsenal try outs

Monday, 13 February 2012 00:00

An Isle of Man teenager has this week been invited to try out for the prestigious Arsenal Ladies Elite Football Scheme.

Ramsey girl Alannah Hall will join 12 other players from the UK to try out for a place with England's most successful women's football team.

Alannah received her invitation to the trial last month from Arsenal Goalkeeper, Emma Byrne.

Speaking about the invite Alannah said, playing for Arsenal is a lifelong dream and she's honoured to have been asked.

The try outs will be held in Hertfordshire on Thursday of this week.

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