Millie Turner Explained

Millie Turner
Fullname:Millie Turner
Birth Date:1996 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Wilmslow, England
Height:1.78m (05.84feet)
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Manchester United
Clubnumber:21
Youthclubs1:Manchester United
Youthyears2:2013–2014
Youthclubs2:Everton
Years1:2014–2017
Clubs1:Everton
Caps1:32
Goals1:3
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs2:Bristol City
Caps2:26
Goals2:1
Years3:2018–
Clubs3:Manchester United
Caps3:104
Goals3:8
Nationalyears1:2013–2015
Nationalteam1:England U19
Nationalcaps1:10
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2018
Nationalteam2:England U23
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2024–
Nationalteam3:England
Nationalcaps3:1
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:18 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:27 February 2024

Millie Turner (born 7 July 1996) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Women's Super League club Manchester United and the England national team. A product of the United academy, she previously played for Everton and Bristol City, and represented England at under-19 and under-23 youth level before making her senior debut in 2024.

Club career

Early career

Millie grew up in Wilmslow with older brother Bruce and younger brother Jake, now a professional goalkeeper with Gillingham.[1] [2] At the age of 10 she began playing with Stockport County before moving to Manchester City and then Crewe Alexandra's highly regarded youth setup. When Crewe's Centre of Excellence folded she drew offers from both Merseyside giants Liverpool and Everton but turned them down in favour of Manchester United.[3]

Everton

Turner joined Everton midway through the 2013 season and linked up with the development squad.[4] She signed her first senior contract ahead of the 2014 season and made her league debut in a 2–0 defeat to Notts County on 20 April.[5] She made a further five league appearances in her inaugural season, as well as two appearances in the FA WSL Cup.[6]

On 1 June, Turner featured in the Women's FA Cup Final as Everton lost 2–0 to Arsenal at Stadium MK.[7]

Bristol City

In January 2017, Turner joined Bristol City ahead of the FA WSL Spring Series.[8] She made her debut in a 3–1 defeat to Reading on 22 April and went on to play in a further seven games that season.[9]

Turner was named captain ahead of the 2017–18 FA WSL campaign and scored her first goal for the club in a 2–1 loss to Chelsea in the FA WSL Cup on 4 November.[10] [11] She scored her first league goal in a 6–1 defeat to Manchester City on 3 May 2018.[12]

Manchester United

On 1 July 2018, Turner joined the newly-formed Manchester United to compete in the FA Women's Championship, reuniting with manager Willie Kirk who had been appointed assistant manager at United.[13] [14] [15] She was one of seven players to return to the senior side having played for the club at youth level.[16] She made her debut for the club in a 1–0 FA WSL Cup win over Liverpool on 19 August, and her league debut three weeks later in a 12–0 victory at Aston Villa.[17] [18] On 23 September, Turner scored her first goal for the club during a 5–0 win against London Bees.[19]

Turner missed the second half of the 2021–22 season after being diagnosed with a carotid artery dissection, forcing her to stop all physical activity.[20] She was able to resume training ahead of the 2022–23 season and made her first appearance since her diagnosis starting in United's opening day WSL victory over Reading.[21]

International career

Youth

In February 2014, Turner was named in the England under-19 for the 2014 La Manga Tournament in March.[22] In July 2015, she was named in the England under-19 squad for the UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship in Israel.[23] England finished bottom of group B and did not progress.

Senior

In September 2020, Turner received her first senior national team call-up as part of a 30-player training camp at St George's Park.[24] [25] In February 2021, she received her fourth senior call up to the Lioness squad, replacing injured Chelsea defender Millie Bright.[26]

After an almost three-year absence, Turner was recalled to the England squad in November 2023 for a pair of Nations League matches against the Netherlands and Scotland, again replacing Bright due to injury,[27] where she was an unused substitute in both matches. In February 2024, she was called up to the squad for friendly fixtures against Austria and Italy, to replace an injured Leah Williamson.[28] She made her senior international debut on 27 February, as an 80th-minute substitute in a 5–1 win against Italy.[29]

Personal life

Turner was previously in a relationship with fellow women's footballer Rachel Daly.[30]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA Cup[31] League Cup[32] Europe[33] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Everton2014WSL 1603020110
2015WSL 21022040162
20161613000191
Total323806000463
Bristol City2017WSL 180000080
2017–18WSL 11810051232
Total261005100312
Manchester United2018–19Championship2023060292
2019–20WSL1401050200
2020–212222130273
2021–2240003070
2022–232225030302
2023–24222512020313
Total10481622202014410
Career total162122423312022115

International

Honours

Manchester United

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Turner siblings making their mark for club and country. Harrow Times. en. 2018-11-14.
  2. Web site: Newcastle United snap up former Bolton keeper Jake Turner . . 7 September 2019.
  3. News: Midfielder Millie's a real Lioness. Express. Macclesfield. 2013-05-02. macclesfield. 2018-11-14.
  4. Web site: Millie Turner. everton.fawsl.com. Everton Ladies Football Club. 11 October 2018.
  5. Web site: Everton 0–2 Notts County. 20 April 2014. uk.women.soccerway.com. Soccerway. en. 11 October 2018.
  6. Web site: Millie Turner. women.soccerway.com. Soccerway. en. 11 October 2018.
  7. News: Kelly Smith stars as Arsenal retain the FA Women's Cup. 1 June 2014. The Football Association. 11 October 2018.
  8. News: Bristol City Women Sign Turner From Everton. 13 January 2017. Bristol City Women Football Club. 11 October 2018.
  9. Web site: Bristol City 1–3 Reading. 22 April 2017. uk.women.soccerway.com. Soccerway. en. 11 October 2018.
  10. News: New Bristol City skipper Millie Turner is an inspiration. Parsons. Mike. 24 August 2017. South Wales Argus. 11 October 2018.
  11. Web site: Bristol City 1–2 Chelsea. 4 November 2017. women.soccerway.com. Soccerway. en. 11 October 2018.
  12. Web site: Bristol City 1–6 Manchester City. 3 May 2018. women.soccerway.com. Soccerway. en. 11 October 2018.
  13. News: Millie Turner to leave Bristol City Women FC. 12 July 2018. Bristol City Football Club. 11 October 2018.
  14. Web site: Millie Turner. 1 July 2018. www.manutd.com. Manchester United Football Club. en. 10 October 2018.
  15. News: United Women's Squad: Player By Player. 13 July 2018. Manchester United Football Club. 10 October 2018.
  16. Web site: Manchester United include England stars in unveiled women's squad. 13 July 2018. 13 July 2018.
  17. Web site: Liverpool 1–0 Manchester United. 19 August 2018. women.soccerway.com. Soccerway. en. 11 October 2018.
  18. Web site: Aston Villa 0–12 Manchester United. 9 September 2018. women.soccerway.com. Soccerway. en. 11 October 2018.
  19. Web site: London Bees 0–5 Manchester United. 23 September 2018. women.soccerway.com. Soccerway. en. 11 October 2018.
  20. News: Turner: My Injury Will Make Me Stronger. 24 July 2022. Manchester United Football Club. 30 October 2022.
  21. News: Manchester United Women 4 0 Reading Women. 17 September 2022. BBC Sport. 30 October 2022.
  22. Web site: Glenn . Lavery . Mo Marley names England Women's U19 squad for La Manga Tournament . . 1 June 2019 . 13 February 2014.
  23. Web site: Stonehouse . Gary . England Women's Under-19s depart for Israel as the countdown to their European Championship kick-off begins . . 1 June 2019 . 6 July 2015.
  24. Web site: Association . The Football . Phil Neville will gather a 30-strong England squad for September training camp . www.thefa.com.
  25. Web site: England Women name Katie Zelem and Rinsola Babajide among seven new call-ups . Sky Sports.
  26. Web site: February 19, 2021 . Millie Turner and Beth Mead called up to England Women's squad as pair withdrawn . 2024-02-19 . www.thefa.com . en.
  27. Web site: Smith . Emma . Millie Bright: England captain withdraws from Women's Nations League squad with injury . BBC Sport . 24 November 2023 . 24 November 2023.
  28. News: Media . P. A. . 2024-02-18 . Leah Williamson ruled out of England squad with Millie Turner called up . 2024-02-19 . The Guardian . en-GB . 0261-3077.
  29. Web site: Sanders . Emma . England 5-1 Italy: Lionesses comfortably beat Italians in friendly match . BBC Sport . 27 February 2024 . 27 February 2024.
  30. News: Lioness Rachel Daly enjoys a 'well-deserved break' after being named in World Cup Squad . 4 November 2023 . Women's Health . 2 June 2023.
  31. Includes the Women's FA Cup
  32. Includes the WSL Cup/Women's League Cup
  33. Includes the UEFA Women's Champions League
  34. News: Man Utd Women 7-0 Crystal Palace Ladies: Women's Championship title sealed by win . BBC Sport . 20 April 2019 . 11 May 2019.
  35. Web site: Sanders . Emma . 12 May 2024 . Women's FA Cup final: Manchester United beat Tottenham to win first major trophy . 12 May 2024 . BBC Sport .
  36. News: Wrack . Suzanne . 14 May 2023 . Chelsea claim FA Cup hat-trick after Sam Kerr sees off Manchester United . The Guardian . 29 November 2023 . 0261-3077.