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Everton FC: Issy Hobson is WSL's youngest goalscorer at 16

Issy Hobson celebrates her goalImage source, Getty Images
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Issy Hobson is now the Women's Super League's youngest goalscorer at just 16 years old.

Can you imagine scoring your first goal for your club and becoming the league's youngest-ever goalscorer at the same time?

Well that's exactly what happened to 16-year-old Issy Hobson in the Women's Super League (WSL) this weekend.

The Everton midfielder scored a late equaliser against Arsenal, calling it "the best feeling ever".

"I've been at Everton for my whole life so it's even more special," she told the BBC.

"It's something I've been dreaming of since I started playing football and for it to contribute to getting a draw against Arsenal is the best feeling ever."

Wayne Rooney scoring first goalImage source, Getty Images
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Wayne Rooney scored his first goal for Everton at 16

Her success is spookily similar to that of a former Everton player who you might have heard of…

In 2002, a 16-year-old striker scored a late goal against Arsenal to become the Premier League's youngest goalscorer.

Who was he? None other than former England, Everton and Man United legend Wayne Rooney!

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WSL: Issy Hobson scores late equaliser against Arsenal

Issy's debut senior goal gave Everton its first point against Arsenal in more than ten years, dealing a blow to the north London side's hopes of winning the WSL championship.

The Gunners took the lead with a goal from Alessia Russo, but Isabella managed to secure a draw with a header in the 95th minute.