Elise Hughes (born 15 April 2001) is a Welsh

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who plays as a forward for

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in the FA Women's Championship and the

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Early and personal life

Hughes was born in

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. Her grandfather David and father Peter were both footballers. The family supports Everton.

Club career

Hughes came through Everton's Regional Talent Centre. In February 2018, Hughes made her first team debut for Everton in a 1–0 loss against Arsenal at 16 years old. Hughes scored her first professional goal in a derby win against

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during the group stage of the FA WSL Cup. On 4 January 2020, Hughes joined

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on loan for the rest of the season. However, Hughes returned to Everton on 30 January to rehabilitate after suffering an ACL injury.

International career

Hughes has made appearances for the

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at the under-16 and under-17 levels. She has been called up several times to the senior team, and made her senior debut 5 March 2018 in the

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against Switzerland.

International goals

References

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