""It has been a crazy three or four months for her, she just needed this bigger exposure in the first division. None of us expected this big impact in October and November, but she has the quality on the ball, in tight spaces, with her passes. It's good to know [England manager] Sarina [Wiegman] is also enjoying having her in the squad. We just need to enjoy this moment for her, dealing with more messages and good feedback. She is humble and wants to work, she is getting there and wants to stay there.""
""But she was so in the flow, that is the best thing. I was playing it [the replay] back because of her smile, her eyes starting to cry. It is an amazing moment.""
Lucia Kendall scored her first senior England goal in a 2-0 friendly win over Ghana after joining Aston Villa in the summer. Kendall moved up from second-tier Southampton and produced excellent form in the opening months of the Women's Super League. Her performance has made her a key player for Villa and a promising prospect for England. Natalia Arroyo highlighted Kendall's rapid improvement, tight-space quality on the ball and passing, and the benefit of top-flight exposure. Kendall received positive feedback and maintained humility and a strong work ethic. Arroyo replayed the goal because of Kendall's emotional reaction and noted a desire to keep her fully fit for the upcoming Spurs fixture.
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