Goalkeeper Abbie Smith expressed surprise at her first call-up to the Northern Ireland senior squad at just 16, coinciding with her GCSE exams. After intense training last month, she is preparing for Nations League matches against Poland and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Although she feels apprehensive about balancing football and studies, Smith is determined to manage her revision during the camp. This milestone follows her recent scholarship with Manchester City, reflecting her rapid career progression. She expressed excitement about being welcomed into the senior team, highlighting her aspirations for future participation.
I thought I was going with the 19s to their camp over the weekend so it was a big surprise but I'm really excited.
The GCSE problem came into it, and I was a bit unnerved about that but it's working out in the end.
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