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England women striker inducted into Birmingham's Hall of Fame

England striker Karen Carney says becoming the first woman inducted into ChampionshipBirmingham City's Hall of Fame was a momentous occasion for the game. The 27-year-old is the youngest England international of either sex to earn 100 caps. "I'm thrilled and honoured," Carney told BBC WM 95.6.

"For me personally and women's football this is a big step."

"It is a bit surreal for me because I have been a lifelong Birmingham fan, so to be inducted into the Hall of Fame is a massive honour.

"All my family are Blues fans and they are thrilled and proud."

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