England women's all-time top goalscorers: Ellen White, Beth Mead, Georgia Stanway & the Lionesses' best finishers
The Legacy of Great Goalscorers
England's Lionesses have always had great goalscorers. Even before the team was the major contender it is now, winning back-to-back European Championships under Sarina Wiegman and reaching a first Women's World Cup final, they could boast some incredible attacking talent, with Arsenal icon Kelly Smith, widely considered the Lionesses' greatest ever player, a prime example.
Ellen White: The Current Record Holder
But Kelly Smith's place atop the all-time goalscoring charts for England's women's national team was taken by Ellen White back in November 2021, and now the former Manchester City star, who retired after the Euro 2022 triumph, is the player to beat. She's some 13 goals clear of any current Lioness, but there are several contenders creeping up the ranks to challenge her record.
- Ellen White is the current top goalscorer for the Lionesses.
- Kelly Smith is widely considered the Lionesses' greatest ever player.
No specific quote available, but Ellen White leads with a significant goal tally.
Challengers to Ellen White's Record
There are several current Lionesses who could potentially challenge Ellen White's record, including Beth Mead and Georgia Stanway. As the team continues to perform well under Sarina Wiegman, it will be interesting to see if any of these players can catch up to Ellen White's impressive goal tally.
