Eddie is an Ace between sticks

The Graeme High pupil was part of the team that won both the under-16 and under-17 competitions at the prestigious Aces national football tournament in Leicester.

After helping Central win the under-16 tournament on Saturday, the right back then went in goal for the under-17 event on Sunday as their regular number one Claire Whitaker was absent at a wedding.

Despite the switch, Eddie showed she was equally adept between the sticks, not conceding a single goal throughout the tournament, including during the penalty shootout in the final against Leeds.

“I normally play at right back which is my favourite position, but I also played in midfield on Saturday,” explained the Scotland under-16 cap.

“I didn’t mind volunteering to go in goal, I was excited, it’s something different. I enjoyed it and didn’t expect it to go so well but I think the normal keeper will get her place back, I definitely prefer playing on pitch.

“It was great to pick up wins in both competitions. I was nervous knowing it was going to penalties, but I just picked a side and luckily I guessed right a couple of times and was able to save a few,” added Eddie, who benefits from being a part of the SSE Next Generation programme.

The Aces tournament is an invitational competition bringing together the best youth sides in England and Scotland.

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