Former England youth goalkeeper Amy Carr has died at the age of 35, according to the Football Association. The England women's team expressed their sadness at the news and confirmed players will wear black armbands during their upcoming fixture against the United States to honour her memory.
Carr represented England at under-17 and under-19 levels during her playing career. She was a member of the squad that reached the semi-finals of the 2008 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in New Zealand. At club level, she played for Arsenal, Reading, and Chelsea, per The Guardian.
Her former club Reading released a statement describing Carr as a much-loved member of their team during her time at the academy and in the senior set-up. Chelsea also paid tribute to their former player on social media, noting her contributions to the club. The cause of death has not been disclosed, according to Sky Sports. Tributes from across the football community have continued to follow the announcement of her passing.
