About Lesley Higgs
Born 1965. Lesley Higgs is a British association football player.
Lesley Higgs (née Shipp; born 25 October 1965) is an English former international women's football goalkeeper. She appeared for England in the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup Finals.
In 1995, Higgs was playing for Wembley Ladies. She played in goal during the 1997 FA Women's Cup final where Wembley were defeated 1–0 by Millwall Lionesses. She left Wembley to rejoin Arsenal in the 1997 close season. She was an unused substitute in the 2001 FA Women's Cup final as Arsenal defeated Fulham at Selhurst Park.
She has England legacy number 81. The FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England's inaugural international.
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Who is Lesley Higgs?
English footballer
When was Lesley Higgs born?
Lesley Higgs was born on 25 October 1965 in England.
What is Lesley Higgs's occupation?
Lesley Higgs is an association football player.
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Lesley Higgs is British.
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