It’s an honour - Schoolgirl Katie called up to represent England Under 15s lionesses
"It’s an honour to represent my country” - the words of Peterlee schoolgirl Katie Bewick after being called up to represent England Women’s Under-15s football team.
Katie, who attends St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form, will today (November 20) link up with the rest of the squad at St George’s Park, England’s National Football Centre.
Currently in Year 10 and studying for her GCSEs, Katie will get the chance to make her international debut as the young lionesses get ready to take on fixtures against Iceland, Turkey, and Germany.
Katie said: “I felt happy and a bit surprised when I found out I’d been selected. The standard of the girls during the trial was excellent, so it’s an honour to represent my country. I’m very proud, and although I’m a little nervous, I’m really excited and looking forward to the experience.”
Colin Larkin, Lead Coach at St. Bede’s, has worked with Katie since she was eight years old and expressed his pride in her success.
He said: “Katie has shown fantastic attitude and determination from an early age. She is a joy to work with, and this call-up is fully deserved.”
Anthony Logan, Deputy Headteacher at St. Bede’s added: “All at St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form extend their congratulations to Katie and her family on this outstanding achievement. We look forward to following her progress and have every confidence this is just the first step in what promises to be a long and successful career.”
The school is part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust.