Goal-den! Ellen White joins football Hall of Fame
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Have you ever dreamt of doing something so important it would be worthy of a spot in a museum, with people coming from far and wide to learn about your achievements?
Well that's the reality for the Lionesses all-time top scorer Ellen White, who is being given a place in the National Football Museum Hall of Fame.
The museum in Manchester is considered to be a must-see for football fans who want to learn about the history of the game, and some of it's most impactful players.
Tim Desmond, CEO of the National Football Museum, said that as Ellen has been one of the "defining figures in the modern era of English football", he was "delighted to welcome her into the Hall of Fame".
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The two-time WSL winner is the Lionesses' all-time top scorer, with 52 goals in 113 appearances across her international career.
After winning the Uefa Women's 2022 Euros with England on home soil, she hung up her boots and went on built a career in broadcasting and media.
"It's a real honour to be inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame," she said.
"Football has given me so many incredible experiences and opportunities, and to be recognised alongside so many people who have shaped the game is very special."
The National Football Museum is a well-known landmark in Manchester
Ellen is already part of the Women's Super League Hall of Fame, having been added in 2023.
She will now receive this honour from the National Football Museum at a special ceremony on 18 June, which celebrates her "outstanding career and continued contributions" after retiring from football.
The Uefa Women's Euro 2025-winning squad, along with head coach Sarina Wiegman, are also set to be added to the museum's Hall of Fame after becoming the first England team to win a major tournament away from home.
