Stourbridge schoolgirl Kerys Harrop gets rousing send-off ahead of World Cup

Nov 12 2008 By Steve Johnson, Birmingham Mail

SCHOOLFRIENDS put out the flags for star footballer Kerys Harrop as she prepared to join the England squad for the women’s World Cup.

The Under-20s tournament in Chile kicks off on next Wednesday and 17-year-old Kerys, from Halesowen, was given a great send-off by fellow pupils at King Edward VI sixth-form college at Stourbridge.

Centre-back Kerys said she could not wait for the championships to get under way.

“There are 16 countries taking part and I am in the squad of 21.

“Obviously I am hoping I will get my chance and if I do I need to be ready to grab it with both hands,” added Kerys.

Kerys will be 18 on December 3 and is hoping it will be a fantastic double celebration for her, with the women’s World Cup final taking place four days later.

“It’s going to be a wonderful experience,” said Kerys.