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Casey Stoney sets sights on managing England Women 'one day'

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Casey Stoney says she has aspirations to become manager of the women's team

England Women assistant manager Casey Stoney says she harbours ambitions of making the step up to the top job one day.

Stoney, who won the PFA's lifetime achievement award on Sunday, has been a part of the Lionesses coaching staff since she retired in February.

She hung up her boots aged 35 with 130 England caps, and 12 major domestic trophies, in her 23-year playing career, and has ambitions to develop her coaching career and become manager of the women's team.

Speaking at an FA Girls Football Week event, she said: "You have to dream and have aspirations. I'd be lying if I said that wasn't my aspiration but not yet.

England Women's Casey Stoney, April 2016
Image: Stoney called time on her playing career at the age of 35

"Am I ready yet? No, I am still learning about what it is to be an assistant coach, let alone a head coach.

"I think that is something for the future, you have to work hard, you have to lay down the foundations and learn the game. Hopefully in 10-15 years' time, maybe that is something I can do."

England Women are currently top of their World Cup qualifying group and are yet to lose a match having won four and drawn one.

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Casey Stoney in action during the UEFA European 2017 Qualifying match between England Women and Belgium Women
Image: Stoney, who made 130 England appearances, is relishing her current role as assistant manager

Stoney admitted England's "aims are high" and explained how she is now more settled in her different role for England.

"It was a whirlwind at first. When you come to one camp as a player and the next camp as a staff member, it is very different," she added.

"I am loving working with Phil Neville, I am loving working with the team and to still be involved. I am learning every single day, and trying to be the best version of a coach I can be to help the team to success.

"It is something I am loving, learning but ultimately I am dedicated to it."

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