Leah Galton, the 28-year-old Manchester United forward, is content with her decision to not make herself available for England international football. Despite her impressive club form sparking the interest of the national team, she has no intention of changing her stance before this summer’s World Cup. Galton has three assists and eight goals in 15 Women’s Super League appearances this season, and she credits her balance in life for her success.
Galton was selected for England’s friendlies against Germany and the Czech Republic in 2019, just a year after taking time out from football following a spell with Bayern Munich. Her United manager Casey Stoney said she was “just starting to fall back in love” with football. Galton says it is still “hard” for people to understand her decision not to play for England, but she is happy with her current situation.
Galton’s United teammates Mary Earps, Ella Toone, Alessia Russo and Nikita Parris won Euro 2022 with England and will be hoping to go to the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this summer. She fully backs them and is excited to watch them this summer.
United are seeking to win their first WSL title this year and are in the thick of a four-way battle at the top of the table. Galton says she “really enjoys” the big moments and “proving people wrong” as United hope to upset the traditional ‘big three’ in the WSL. She believes the difference in United this season is a belief they can win silverware, and that it is not just talk but something that can be felt in the team.
Leah Galton is content with her decision to not make herself available for England international football and is enjoying her current balance in life. She was selected for England’s friendlies against Germany and the Czech Republic in 2019, but has no intention of changing her stance before this summer’s World Cup. Despite her impressive club form sparking the interest of the national team, Galton is happy with her current situation. She fully backs her United teammates who are hoping to go to the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this summer.
United are seeking to win their first WSL title this year and are in the thick of a four-way battle at the top of the table. Galton says she “really enjoys” the big moments and “proving people wrong” as United hope to upset the traditional ‘big three’ in the WSL. She believes the difference in United this season is a belief they can win silverware, and that it is not just talk but something that can be felt in the team. Galton loves proving people wrong and wants to showcase her talents to the world by playing in the Champions League and against teams they have never played before.