Phallon celebrates first USA call-up

The call-up is just reward for an excellent start to the season for Phallon, who has kept five clean sheets in seven Women's Super League games in 2024/25.

Only Nikita Parris and Alessia Russo have found a way past the American in the top-flight this season, in the draws against Brighton and Arsenal, and United are still unbeaten ahead of Sunday's mouthwatering meeting with champions and league leaders Chelsea.

The international break follows on from that encounter and, excitingly, our keeper will have a maiden opportunity to work with Emma Hayes and the national team, who are currently ranked no.1 in the world by FIFA.

The 28-year-old, who played for Miami Hurricanes, Reims and OL Reign…