Emily Hulford-Funnell
Current Club
Epsom and Ewell U18
Centre Midfield
A very coachable, attacking midfield player. Good use of both feet, strong header of the ball. Effective scanner that allows quick movement of the ball out wide and through the lines. Will score four or five goals a season from outside the box. Overall a solid player with high energy both on and off the ball. One of the first names on the team sheet for her current U18 JPL team.
Athlete Information
Current Club: Epsom and Ewell U18
Previous Club(s): Dorking Academy and AFC Wimbledon
Athletic Achievements: U15 Surrey FA Cup Winners (2024), Most Improved Player for Dorking U15 (2024), JPL British Cup Tournament Winners (2023), Quarter finalist of Gothia Cup (2023), U14 Runners up London FA Cup (2023), Recognition Award for Dorking U14 (2023), U13 Premier Division Winners (2022), U13 Surrey FA Cup Winners (2022), National Champion Tournament Winners (2022)
Academic Information
Study Major Preference: Undecided
GPA: TBC August 2025
English Literature – TBC August 2025
English Language – TBC August 2025
Mathematics – TBC August 2025
Combined Science – TBC August 2025
History – TBC August 2025
Geography – TBC August 2025
Physical Education – TBC August 2025
Drama – TBC August 2025
Placement Year
Fall 2027
Gender
Female
Date of Birth
March 20, 2009
Place of Birth
United Kingdom
Height
5 foot 4 inches
Weight
126 lbs
Preferred Foot
Right
“Milly has recently joined our Epsom & Ewell Colts U18s side, in the summer of the 24/25 season. Within the short space of time in working with Milly, she has had a tremendous impact on our Epsom side. Ability-wise Milly is a very versatile player – in which can, competently, play as a winger and as a holding midfielder. Furthermore, Milly is also blessed with terrific speed (acceleration) and great dribbling technique (close control), in which she really excels in attacking 1v1 situations. As a person, Milly is well-spoken, well-mannered, displays a great work ethic (in both training and matches) and has fantastic attitude – in which is she always eager to learn. Whichever institute is fortunate enough to land her, I would consider them to be extremely lucky – in which you have a fantastic footballer on your hands. I have no doubt, whatsoever, that she’ll prove to be a fantastic athlete, student, and ambassador for the university she chooses to attend.”
“Milly was a key player in my squad this last season competing at a high level against the very best girls clubs in the southern half of the country at her age group. She was competing week in week out against pro clubs such as Crystal Palace, Charlton, Nottingham Forest, Oxford United, MK Dons, Notts County and many more academy based clubs. I have managed Milly’s development for the last 36 months and Milly has shown a high level of consistency, a great attitude both on and off the pitch and always gives 110% in training and matches. Milly’s desire to keep improving and learning is excellent, her work rate and desire is second to none. Milly was voted as ‘Most Improved Player of the Season’ in our 2023-24 awards. Milly has continued her hard work into the new season and continues to challenge herself to reach new goals. Coaching Milly has been a pleasure and her journey into open age football will be exciting.”