Ellie has proved she can mix it with rest
The Football Association has monitored her progress for the last two years by sending various representatives to watch her play.
And they hope that Hilton’s experience will inspire other young female players to follow her example.
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Hide AdA Croston girl, Hilton has played in mixed teams for Croston for the past 12 years.
And the 18-year-old has enjoyed her football, especially the last twoseasons when she has played in the Lancashire Sunday League.
She played 12 league and cup games for the club this season and they signed off with a 2-0 win at Tarleton Corinthians.
Hilton has played football at Croston since the age of six and she played in the Lancashire Sunday League with approval of the management committee.
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Hide AdShe said: “I haven’t been treated differently by anyone and this is all I ever wanted – to be treated with respect and this is a credit to the League and its member clubs and players.”
Now Hilton has gained a scholarship to play and study in America at Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee next year.