15 Facts About Kerry Davis

Kerry Davis was born on 2 August 1962 and is an English former international women's footballer.

Kerry Davis was the first Black woman to play for the England women's national team.

Kerry Davis helped England win the Mundialito tournament in Italy and scored for her country at Wembley Stadium.

At club level Kerry Davis spent four seasons playing in Italy, in between spells with Crewe Alexandra Ladies.

Knowsley became Liverpool Ladies that summer and Kerry Davis left for Croydon Women in December 1994.

In 1996, Kerry Davis was playing for Croydon when they won the league and cup double.

Kerry Davis made her England debut in 1982, becoming England's first black woman international.

Kerry Davis played in the first UEFA championships for national women's teams in 1984.

England reached the final only to lose to Sweden on penalties, despite Kerry Davis successfully converting her kick.

Kerry Davis gave England the lead against Italy in the third place match, but Carolina Morace and Betty Vignotto replied to ensure England finished fourth.

Kerry Davis played in all four of England's matches at the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Kerry Davis left the England squad in April 1998, ahead of another friendly with Italy.

In 2022, Kerry Davis was inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame.

Kerry Davis received the Keith Alexander award, at the Football Black List event in April, 2024, for being a pioneer in women's football.

Kerry Davis was born in England to a Jamaican father and English mother.