Southampton FC Women sign two England youth internationals

Southampton have brought in two forwards in Emma Harries from West Ham and Ruby Tucker, formerly of Aston Villa.

Striker Harries is and England U-23 international and made 60 WSL appearances during spells with the Hammers and Reading.

Harries told southamptonfc.com: “I would say I’m very hard-working, on and off the ball. I like to run in behind, I’m very fast and powerful, I always give 110% so I can definitely promise the Saints fans that.”

Ruby Tucker is an England U-19 international who had spent her whole career to date at Aston Villa.

Ruby joins the ranks 📥

We're delighted to announce the arrival of young attacking prospect, Ruby Tucker! ✍️

— Southampton FC Women (@SaintsFCWomen) July 2, 2025

Tucker said of her transfer: “It’s really exciting, I can’t wait to get started. To sign my first professional contract is a dream come true really for me and my family, and to be at this club is just amazing.

“I spent eight, nine years at Villa, learning a lot from training with the first team last year, so I can’t wait to bring that into playing at Southampton.”

Wilf Frith

Wilf Frith is a women’s football news editor who works for Her Goal Magazine and had been with all its predecessors since 1996, becoming a founding team member after running Sunday Kicks. He has also held previous long-term roles as press officer for the Cornwall Women’s Football League and Penzance Ladies FC.

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