Born in Newcastle and qualifying for Northern Ireland through her mother and grandfather, Furness made her senior international debut as a teenager in 2005 – shortly after the team had been reformed. Furness was integral to Northern Ireland’s historic qualification for Euro 2022, scoring five goals, and her dedication to her country was showcased in...
Weir showed that calmness and composure in abundance with her goal, arriving in the right place at the right time to sweep home a fine low cross from Halliday. Those traits were not as evident in the celebration, but that can be excused on such a momentous occasion. “I thought maybe this could be my...