Abbie first played for Southend back when the club ran two sides, the Blues and the Whites. She left for university and came back in 2020/21, and six seasons on she’s still proud every time she pulls on the shirt.

She started out at Ashingdon Boys aged six and spent years in goal before moving outfield at 13. Since then, she’s happiest anywhere down the left, and she describes her game as energetic, positive and resilient.

Her proudest moment so far is leading the team into the first round proper of the Women’s FA Cup for the first time. Away from football she works for a mental health charity.

Abbie is a West Ham fan who grew up idolising Mark Noble, and she’s always up for a sing-song before kick-off.

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