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Shannon Turner (born 8 September 1997) is a footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Born in England, she has represented Northern Ireland at under-19 level. She is on the Northern Ireland squad for UEFA Women's Euro 2022.[1]

Shannon Turner

Personal information
Date of birth	(1997-09-08) 8 September 1997 (age 25)
Place of birth	Solihull, England
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team	Wolverhampton Wanderers
Number	1
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Birmingham City
	Boldmere St Michaels	4	(0)
2021–	Wolverhampton Wanderers	24	(0)
National team
2016	Northern Ireland U19	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Life

Turner was born and brought up in Solihull in the West Midlands.[2]

Turner has played for a number of leading English football clubs, including Birmingham City W.F.C.[3]

She joined the Wolves in August 2021.[3]

She was the only uncapped player named to play for the Northern Ireland women's national football team for the UEFA Women's Euro in 2022.[4] She qualified to play for Northern Ireland as some of her grandparents were from there.[5] The other two goalkeepers in the squad are Jackie Burns and Becky Flaherty.[6]

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