Casey Jean Stoney (born 13 May 1982) is a footballer who currently plays for Lincoln Ladies. A versatile defender, she has been capped more than 90 times for the England women's national football team.
Stoney came through England's under-age squads, before making her debut for the senior side in August 2000 as a substitute against France. She made her first start in March 2002 against Norway, and, after spells in central defence and at right back, went on to become England's first-choice left back. In February 2003 Stoney wore the captain's armband when regular skipper Karen Walker was substituted in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Italy. Her first senior international goal came as England beat Portugal 4–0 in the Algarve Cup in March 2005. She won the Nationwide International Player of the Year award for the 2007–08 season, ahead of Anita Asante and Alex Scott. In May 2009, Stoney was one of the first 17 female players to be given central contracts by the Football Association.
At the Euro 2009 final tournament in Finland, Stoney recovered from a red card in a 2-1 opening match defeat to Italy to help England reach the final. Stoney explained that for many players this was not only the best moment of their careers, but possibly the happiest moment in their lives.
