Posted: February 3, 2025
Talented student from North Lindsey College, Sophia Lewis (16), has been selected to be part the ECFA England Colleges Football squad 2024/25.
The remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone as Sophia becomes the first student from North Lindsey College to reach this prestigious level. England Colleges representative teams have been operating for over 25 years providing a unique and exciting opportunity for talented male and female footballers to perform at international level representing their country through domestic and international fixtures.
The College nominated Sophia as one of three students to participate in the trials, highlighting her remarkable skills and promise. The trials took place in Hull and Sophia was offered a place from her ability demonstrated during the session. This led to her going to St George’s Park for a two-day training camp as well as playing in her first match in Cardiff. Sophia is now in preparation to represent England Colleges at the Roma Caput Mundi in Rome from 2nd – 7th March 2025.
Sophia’s journey is a testament to her passion and dedication, beginning her footballing journey from the age of three with Appleby Frodingham Football Club and steadily progressing on to bigger and better teams. Her impressive career includes stints with Barnsley for three seasons, trials with Manchester City and additionally, Sophia has participated in the Lionesses pathway through regional and national talent days. Currently, she is the under-21 goalkeeper for Doncaster Belles, where she is in her fifth season.
Sophia said, “Football has been my main focus in life since I started at a toddlers football group. My football journey has been varied and challenging but has also been amazing and I have loved going from strength to strength. One of my career highlights has to be playing at St George’s Park which was an amazing opportunity and am so grateful to the College for and I can’t wait for my next adventure with the England College team.”
As a Sport student at North Lindsey College, Sophia is passionately pursuing her dream of becoming a professional football player, with a strong determination to turn her aspirations into reality.
Alex Bromley (Curriculum Leader in Sport & Uniformed Services and Animal Management) at North Lindsey College said: “I am thrilled to celebrate the amazing achievement of Sophia, one of many talented sport students at North Lindsey College who came to us from Frederick Gough School, has earned a coveted spot on the England Colleges Football Team. Sophia’s inclusion is a testament to her quiet determination, tireless dedication, and outstanding work ethic, all of which make her an inspiration to her peers, and all of us at the College.
“Sophia is also one of our TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) students and embodies the opportunities we provide all our sport students at North Lindsey College to excel personally, professionally, and athletically. Myself, and the whole of the teaching team, are extremely proud of Sophia and look forward to watching her continue to excel on the pitch and as a student.”