Spurs keeper Jackson signs first professional deal

Spurs keeper Jackson signs first professional deal Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Sophie Jackson has signed her first professional contract with the Club. WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Lilywhites this afternoon. The 18-year-old has come through the academy system at Spurs. The youngster has been named in the North Londoners’ matchday squad on nine occasions, although she is still awaiting her competitive debut for the Club. Jackson featured for Spurs at the World Football Sevens tournament at the end of last season. On the international stage, Jackson has represented England at Under-19 and Under-20 levels. After signing her first professional terms with Spurs, Jackson said “It’s a proud day for me and my family. I think it’s something everyone dreams of growing up playing football. “For now, I want to keep pushing, keep supporting the other two goalkeepers and prove to Martin [Ho] and Willco [Ian Willocks, First Team Goalkeeping Coach] the player that I am. Then further on in my career, I hope to make my debut and become a regular in the starting XI.” Jackson will now continue to develop within the academy and first team environments with a view to pushing for senior honours.